Artificial staple fabric imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of artificial staple fabric by Tanzania reached $44.8 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 173% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 71% 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 | $44.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $16.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 591 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 598 t |
Where Tanzania imports artificial staple fabric from
China alone supplied 100% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+176% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $44.6M | 100% |
| India | $76K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $67K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $5K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Ghana | $0K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5516
| 5516.14 | Artificial staple fabric, printed | 80% |
| 5516.12 | Artificial staple fabric, dyed | 15% |
| 5516.13 | Artificial staple fabric, multi-coloured | 3.5% |
| 5516.11 | Artificial staple fabric, unbleached | 1.4% |
| 5516.43 | Artificial and cotton blend, multi-coloured | 0.3% |
| 5516.41 | Fabrics, woven: unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton | 0.2% |
| 5516.42 | Artificial and cotton blend, dyed | 0% |
| 5516.92 | Artificial staple fabric, dyed (other) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5516.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.68 per kg, 111% above the world average of $6.97. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania artificial staple fabric imports (HS 5516): 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 5516: Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial staple fabric imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported artificial staple fabric worth $44.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 191 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 173% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial staple fabric to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($44.6 million), followed by India (0%) and the United Arab Emirates (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 410% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial staple fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.68 per kg in 2024, 111% above the world average of $6.97 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of artificial staple fabric to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $44.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export artificial staple fabric?
Yes. Tanzania exported $768 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Uganda and France. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $44.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial staple fabric?
The HS code for artificial staple fabric is heading 5516. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 5516.14 (80% of the value) and 5516.12 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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