Zinc-coated steel wire imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of zinc-coated steel wire by Tanzania reached $6.6 million in 2024 (7.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $9.4 million.
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 | $6.6M | 7.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 8.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $9.4M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 4.3K t |
Where Tanzania imports zinc-coated steel wire from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), Kenya (31%), Uganda (17%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+391% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 40% |
| Kenya | $2.1M | 31% |
| Uganda | $1.2M | 17% |
| India | $221K | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $212K | 3.2% |
| Hong Kong | $201K | 3% |
| Switzerland | $66K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $29K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $8K | 0.1% |
| United States | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.93 per kg, close to the world average of $1.08.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania zinc-coated steel wire imports (HS 7217.20): 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 7217.20: Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, plated or coated with zinc.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated steel wire imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported zinc-coated steel wire worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-coated steel wire to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Kenya (31%) and Uganda (17%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 391% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc-coated steel wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $1.08 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of zinc-coated steel wire to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, an increase of 89%. The peak was 2021 at $9.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated steel wire?
The HS code for zinc-coated steel wire is subheading 7217.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7217 page.
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