Baby knit clothing imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $3.5 million of baby knit clothing in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.0 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 | $3.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 1.1K t |
Where Tanzania imports baby knit clothing from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 50% |
| India | $963K | 28% |
| Turkey | $233K | 6.8% |
| Pakistan | $163K | 4.7% |
| Indonesia | $125K | 3.6% |
| South Africa | $98K | 2.8% |
| Thailand | $60K | 1.7% |
| Bangladesh | $19K | 0.6% |
| France | $14K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 6111
| 6111.20 | Garments and clothing accessories: babies', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 45% |
| 6111.90 | Baby knit clothing (other fibres) | 33% |
| 6111.30 | Baby synthetic knit clothing | 22% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6111.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.23 per kg, 94% below the world average of $20.65, 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.
Baby knit clothing exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $1.1 million of baby knit clothing in 2024 (49 tonnes). United States alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $617K | 58% |
| Germany | $192K | 18% |
| France | $86K | 8.1% |
| Czech Republic | $38K | 3.5% |
| Poland | $35K | 3.3% |
| Canada | $25K | 2.3% |
| Austria | $17K | 1.6% |
| Ireland | $14K | 1.3% |
| Norway | $9K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania baby knit clothing imports (HS 6111): 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 6111: Garments and clothing accessories, babies'; knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of baby knit clothing imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported baby knit clothing worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply baby knit clothing to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by India (28%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average import price of baby knit clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.23 per kg in 2024, 94% below the world average of $20.65 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 knit clothing to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 0%. The peak was 2022 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export baby knit clothing?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and France. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for baby knit clothing?
The HS code for baby knit clothing is heading 6111. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 6111.20 (45% of the value) and 6111.90 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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