Bedding imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported bedding worth $11.4 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $11.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $10.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $10.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 1.3K t |
Where Tanzania imports bedding from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 81% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.3M | 81% |
| South Africa | $447K | 3.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $236K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $236K | 2.1% |
| United States | $141K | 1.2% |
| Pakistan | $129K | 1.1% |
| Kenya | $121K | 1.1% |
| India | $104K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $83K | 0.7% |
| Morocco | $82K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 9404
| 9404.90 | Pillow and cushion | 75% |
| 9404.10 | Mattress support | 12% |
| 9404.29 | Spring mattress | 10% |
| 9404.30 | Sleeping bag | 1.7% |
| 9404.21 | Foam mattress | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9404.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.09 per kg, 32% below the world average of $5.99, 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.
Bedding exports from Tanzania
Exports of bedding by Tanzania reached $4.9 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (45%), Comoros (45%), Mozambique (3%). Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $2.2M | 45% |
| Comoros | $2.2M | 45% |
| Mozambique | $161K | 3.3% |
| Burundi | $140K | 2.9% |
| France | $100K | 2.1% |
| Zambia | $34K | 0.7% |
| Kenya | $20K | 0.4% |
| Malawi | $9K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $5K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $5K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania bedding imports (HS 9404): 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 9404: Mattress supports; articles of bedding (e.g. mattresses, quilts, eiderdowns, cushions pouffes and pillows), fitted with springs or stuffed, whether or not covered.
Common questions
What is the value of bedding imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported bedding worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply bedding to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($9.3 million), followed by South Africa (4%) and the United Arab Emirates (2%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 73 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 534% on the year.
What is the average import price of bedding per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.09 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $5.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bedding to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024, an increase of 148%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export bedding?
Yes. Tanzania exported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, the Comoros and Mozambique. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for bedding?
The HS code for bedding is heading 9404. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 9404.90 (75% of the value) and 9404.10 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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