Cane furniture imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cane furniture by Tanzania reached $23.6 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $29.7 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 | $23.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $25.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $29.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $17.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 3.5K t |
Where Tanzania imports cane furniture from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $22.7M | 96% |
| United Arab Emirates | $200K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $118K | 0.5% |
| United States | $72K | 0.3% |
| India | $68K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $56K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $47K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $39K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $36K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $34K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.11 per kg, close to the world average of $5.60.
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 cane furniture imports (HS 9403.89): 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 9403.89: Furniture: of cane, osier, or similar materials (other than bamboo or rattan).
Common questions
What is the value of cane furniture imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported cane furniture worth $23.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply cane furniture to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($22.7 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (1%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average import price of cane furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.11 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $5.60 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cane furniture to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $23.6 million in 2024, an increase of 297%. The peak was 2022 at $29.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cane furniture?
The HS code for cane furniture is subheading 9403.89. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9403 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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