2023
Exports
$11.5kWorld Rnk 94 / 127
Flag Rnk 729 / 1018
2023
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Iron Ore
-1.87Rnk 987 / 1025
2023
Imports
$40kWorld Rnk 94 / 125
Flag Rnk 958 / 1165
2023
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Tanzania
-1.13Rnk 116 / 132

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Exports In 2023, Tanzania exported $11.5k in Iron Ore, making it the 94th largest exporter of Iron Ore in the world. At the same year, Iron Ore was the 729th most exported product in Tanzania. The main destination of Iron Ore exports from Tanzania are: China ($10k), Kenya ($1.2k), Turkey ($300), and South Africa ($10).

The fastest growing export markets for Iron Ore of Tanzania between 2022 and 2023 were China ($8.54k), Kenya ($1.2k), and Turkey ($300).

Imports In 2023, Tanzania imported $40k in Iron Ore, becoming the 94th largest importer of Iron Ore in the world. At the same year, Iron Ore was the 958th most imported product in Tanzania. Tanzania imports Iron Ore primarily from: South Africa ($28.4k) and Mauritius ($11.6k).

The fastest growing import markets in Iron Ore for Tanzania between 2022 and 2023 were South Africa ($28.4k) and Mauritius ($11.6k).

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2023)$11.5k
IMPORTS (2023)$40k
NET TRADE (2023)-$28.4k

In 2023, Tanzania exported $11.5k in Iron Ore. The main destinations of Tanzania exports on Iron Ore were China ($10k), Kenya ($1.2k), Turkey ($300), and South Africa ($10).

In 2023, Tanzania imported $40k in Iron Ore, mainly from South Africa ($28.4k) and Mauritius ($11.6k).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Iron Ore EXPORT MARKETS FOR Tanzania WERE (2022 - 2023):
China$8.54k (575%)
Kenya$1.2k (1%)
Turkey$300 (1%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Iron Ore BY Tanzania WERE (2022 - 2023):South Africa-$293 (-96.7%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

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In 2023, Tanzania's main exporting competitors in Iron Ore were:
In 2023, Tanzania's main importing competitors in Iron Ore were:

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Trade Value of Iron Ore by Exporters

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALChina+ $6.24k
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALIndia+ $64.1k

Iron Ore’s highest export potential is China. With an export gap of $6.24k.   Iron Ore’s highest import potential is India with an import gap of $64.1k.

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