Acrylic filament fabric imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported acrylic filament fabric worth $2.3 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 55% 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 | $2.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $173K | 35 t |
| 2020 | $530K | 82 t |
| 2019 | $406K | 109 t |
| 2018 | $340K | 38 t |
| 2017 | $110K | 16 t |
Where Tanzania imports acrylic filament fabric from
China alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 98% |
| Kenya | $31K | 1.4% |
| Pakistan | $19K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.82 per kg, 80% below the world average of $4.00, 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 acrylic filament fabric imports (HS 5407.71): 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 5407.71: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic filaments (excluding nylon or other polyamides and polyesters), unbleached or bleached.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic filament fabric imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported acrylic filament fabric worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 164 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply acrylic filament fabric to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Kenya (1%) and Pakistan (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of acrylic filament fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.82 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $4.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of acrylic filament fabric to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $110 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $2.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic filament fabric?
The HS code for acrylic filament fabric is subheading 5407.71. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5407 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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