Base metal costume jewelry imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of base metal costume jewelry by Tanzania reached $5.4 million in 2024 (712 tonnes). Value rose 71% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $5.4M | 712 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 836 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 830 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 625 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 506 t |
| 2019 | $710K | 323 t |
| 2018 | $747K | 362 t |
| 2017 | $707K | 287 t |
Where Tanzania imports base metal costume jewelry from
One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 57% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $3.1M | 57% |
| China | $2.1M | 39% |
| India | $68K | 1.3% |
| Thailand | $36K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $31K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $26K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $4K | 0.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.62 per kg, 84% below the world average of $47.13, 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 base metal costume jewelry imports (HS 7117.19): 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 7117.19: Jewellery: imitation, (excluding cuff links and studs), of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of base metal costume jewelry imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported base metal costume jewelry worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 712 tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply base metal costume jewelry to Tanzania?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by China (39%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 657% on the year.
What is the average import price of base metal costume jewelry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.62 per kg in 2024, 84% below the world average of $47.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of base metal costume jewelry to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $707 thousand in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 668%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for base metal costume jewelry?
The HS code for base metal costume jewelry is subheading 7117.19. It sits in HS chapter 71 (natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7117 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Tanzania reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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