Chenille fabric, synthetic imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of chenille fabric, synthetic by Tanzania reached $4.6 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 479% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 69% 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 | $4.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $800K | 138 t |
| 2022 | $690K | 111 t |
| 2021 | $383K | 61 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 478 t |
| 2019 | $147K | 24 t |
| 2018 | $767K | 187 t |
| 2017 | $117K | 14 t |
Where Tanzania imports chenille fabric, synthetic from
China alone supplied 100% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+482% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.6M | 100% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0.2% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.34 per kg, 60% below the world average of $8.35, 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.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania chenille fabric, synthetic imports (HS 5801.36): 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 5801.36: Fabrics: chenille, of man-made fibres, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806.
Common questions
What is the value of chenille fabric, synthetic imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported chenille fabric, synthetic worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 154 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 479% on 2023.
Which countries supply chenille fabric, synthetic to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Turkey (0%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 743% on the year.
What is the average import price of chenille fabric, synthetic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.34 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $8.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of chenille fabric, synthetic to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $117 thousand in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for chenille fabric, synthetic?
The HS code for chenille fabric, synthetic is subheading 5801.36. It sits in HS chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5801 page.
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