Baby clothing imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of baby clothing by Tanzania reached $3.3 million in 2024 (728 tonnes). Value rose 23% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.6 million.
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 | $3.3M | 728 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 989 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 1.4K t |
Where Tanzania imports baby clothing from
China alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 58% |
| India | $1.2M | 36% |
| Turkey | $80K | 2.4% |
| Oman | $26K | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $20K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $17K | 0.5% |
| Indonesia | $13K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12K | 0.4% |
| Bangladesh | $6K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6209
| 6209.90 | Baby garments (other materials) | 67% |
| 6209.30 | Synthetic baby garments | 24% |
| 6209.20 | Cotton baby garments | 9.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6209.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.57 per kg, 80% below the world average of $22.92, 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 baby clothing imports (HS 6209): 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 6209: Garments and clothing accessories; babies' (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of baby clothing imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported baby clothing worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 728 tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply baby clothing to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by India (36%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 220% on the year.
What is the average import price of baby clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.57 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $22.92 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of baby clothing to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2022 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for baby clothing?
The HS code for baby clothing is heading 6209. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 6209.90 (67% of the value) and 6209.30 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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