Bed nets imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bed nets by Tanzania reached $3.9 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 11711% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 168% 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 | $3.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $33K | 18 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 111 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 307 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 86 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 163 t |
| 2018 | $15K | 4 t |
| 2017 | $4K | 3 t |
Where Tanzania imports bed nets from
Pakistan alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $3.7M | 96% |
| Thailand | $125K | 3.2% |
| South Africa | $26K | 0.7% |
| China | $14K | 0.4% |
| Czech Republic | $5K | 0.1% |
| Morocco | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.61 per kg, 26% below the world average of $4.88, 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 nets exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $1.6 million of bed nets in 2024 (476 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 109 countries. Zimbabwe alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $1.6M | 100% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania bed nets imports (HS 6304.20): 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 6304.20: Furnishing articles: excluding those of heading no. 9404, bed nets, specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of bed nets imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported bed nets worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 179 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports.
Which countries supply bed nets to Tanzania?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Thailand (3%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 929% on the year.
What is the average import price of bed nets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.61 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $4.88 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bed nets to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4 thousand in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export bed nets?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, France and Belgium. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for bed nets?
The HS code for bed nets is subheading 6304.20. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6304 page.
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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