Zinc ingots imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of zinc ingots by Tanzania reached $13.4 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 33% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $13.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $10.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $12.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $9.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $10.8M | 3.6K t |
Where Tanzania imports zinc ingots from
Most of the value came from South Korea (38%), India (35%), Singapore (9%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $5.1M | 38% |
| India | $4.7M | 35% |
| Singapore | $1.2M | 8.9% |
| Spain | $661K | 4.9% |
| Australia | $639K | 4.8% |
| Malaysia | $571K | 4.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $483K | 3.6% |
| China | $146K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 7901
| 7901.11 | High-purity zinc ingots | 100% |
| 7901.20 | Zinc alloy ingots | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.06 per kg, 107% above the world average of $1.48. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Zinc ingots exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $389 thousand of zinc ingots in 2024 (154 tonnes). India alone took 89% of it. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+620% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $348K | 89% |
| Zambia | $42K | 11% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania zinc ingots imports (HS 7901): 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 7901: Zinc; unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc ingots imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported zinc ingots worth $13.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 161 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc ingots to Tanzania?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by India (35%) and Singapore (9%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 105% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.06 per kg in 2024, 107% above the world average of $1.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of zinc ingots to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.8 million in 2017 to $13.4 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.1 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export zinc ingots?
Yes. Tanzania exported $389 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India and Zambia. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc ingots?
The HS code for zinc ingots is heading 7901. In Tanzania all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7901.11. It sits in HS chapter 79 (zinc and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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