Abrasive cloth imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $3.7 million of abrasive cloth in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $3.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 994 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 797 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 672 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 634 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 492 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 451 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 432 t |
Where Tanzania imports abrasive cloth from
China alone supplied 79% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 79% |
| Portugal | $329K | 8.9% |
| United Kingdom | $121K | 3.3% |
| Kenya | $105K | 2.8% |
| India | $81K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $52K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $34K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $9K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $8K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $7K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 6805
| 6805.10 | Abrasive powder or grain: natural or artificial, on a base of woven textile fabric only, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up | 64% |
| 6805.20 | Abrasive paper | 30% |
| 6805.30 | Abrasive sheets (other) | 7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6805.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.41 per kg, 66% below the world average of $10.07, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania abrasive cloth imports (HS 6805): 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 6805: Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of textile material, of paper, paperboard or of other material, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up.
Common questions
What is the value of abrasive cloth imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported abrasive cloth worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply abrasive cloth to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Portugal (9%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 250% on the year.
What is the average import price of abrasive cloth per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.41 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $10.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of abrasive cloth to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 223%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for abrasive cloth?
The HS code for abrasive cloth is heading 6805. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 6805.10 (64% of the value) and 6805.20 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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