Bed linen imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bed linen by Tanzania reached $27.3 million in 2024 (9.8 thousand tonnes). That is 24% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $35.3 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 | $27.3M | 9.8K t |
| 2023 | $22.1M | 10.3K t |
| 2022 | $24.0M | 9.4K t |
| 2021 | $35.3M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $19.4M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $23.2M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $18.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $10.7M | 4.0K t |
Where Tanzania imports bed linen from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.0M | 88% |
| Pakistan | $1.3M | 4.8% |
| South Africa | $544K | 2% |
| India | $429K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $150K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $115K | 0.4% |
| Indonesia | $97K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $95K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $76K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $70K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 6302
| 6302.32 | Polyester bed linen | 35% |
| 6302.22 | Printed polyester bed linen | 25% |
| 6302.60 | Cotton terry towels | 13% |
| 6302.93 | Synthetic kitchen and toilet linen | 5.2% |
| 6302.21 | Printed cotton bed linen | 4.2% |
| 6302.39 | Bed linen (other fibres) | 3.9% |
| 6302.99 | Kitchen linen (other) | 3.5% |
| 6302.10 | Knitted bed linen | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6302.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.80 per kg, 64% below the world average of $7.70, 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.
Bed linen exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $442 thousand of bed linen in 2024 (346 tonnes). Kenya alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+899% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $259K | 59% |
| DR Congo | $146K | 33% |
| Burundi | $18K | 4.1% |
| France | $9K | 2.1% |
| Austria | $2K | 0.4% |
| United States | $1K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $1K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania bed linen imports (HS 6302): 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 6302: Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen.
Common questions
What is the value of bed linen imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported bed linen worth $27.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply bed linen to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($24.0 million), followed by Pakistan (5%) and South Africa (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 938% on the year.
What is the average import price of bed linen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.80 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $7.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bed linen to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.7 million in 2017 to $27.3 million in 2024, an increase of 154%. The peak was 2021 at $35.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.6 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export bed linen?
Yes. Tanzania exported $442 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, the DR Congo and Burundi. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $26.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for bed linen?
The HS code for bed linen is heading 6302. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 6302.32 (35% of the value) and 6302.22 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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