Welding supplies imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $10.2 million of welding supplies in 2024 (7.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.2M | 7.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 8.7K t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 8.7K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 7.7K t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 3.9K t |
Where Tanzania imports welding supplies from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+308% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.2M | 61% |
| India | $783K | 7.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $710K | 7% |
| South Africa | $567K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $433K | 4.3% |
| Kenya | $373K | 3.7% |
| Austria | $218K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $200K | 2% |
| Turkey | $162K | 1.6% |
| Sweden | $122K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 8311
| 8311.10 | Coated arc welding electrodes | 82% |
| 8311.20 | Cored wire for arc welding | 6.7% |
| 8311.30 | Rods and wire for soldering and brazing | 6.7% |
| 8311.90 | Metal spraying wire and rods | 5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8311.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.35 per kg, 56% below the world average of $3.05, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Welding supplies exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported welding supplies worth $241 thousand (237 tonnes). Most of it went to Rwanda (44%), Uganda (24%), DR Congo (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+480% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $107K | 44% |
| Uganda | $59K | 25% |
| DR Congo | $47K | 19% |
| Zambia | $13K | 5.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8K | 3.3% |
| Malawi | $7K | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0.1% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania welding supplies imports (HS 8311): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8311: Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides; of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding; wires and rods for metal spraying.
Common questions
What is the value of welding supplies imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported welding supplies worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply welding supplies to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by India (8%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 439% on the year.
What is the average import price of welding supplies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.35 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $3.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of welding supplies to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, an increase of 122%. The peak was 2022 at $10.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export welding supplies?
Yes. Tanzania exported $241 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Uganda and the DR Congo. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $10.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for welding supplies?
The HS code for welding supplies is heading 8311. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8311.10 (82% of the value) and 8311.20 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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