Costume jewelry imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported costume jewelry worth $7.4 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $7.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 925 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 575 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 684 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 687 t |
Where Tanzania imports costume jewelry from
The largest suppliers were China (50%), United Kingdom (44%), India (3%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 50% |
| United Kingdom | $3.2M | 44% |
| India | $198K | 2.7% |
| Thailand | $73K | 1% |
| South Africa | $47K | 0.7% |
| Rwanda | $42K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $33K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $22K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $19K | 0.3% |
| Vietnam | $10K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7117
| 7117.19 | Base metal costume jewelry | 74% |
| 7117.90 | Non-metal costume jewelry | 26% |
| 7117.11 | Base metal cuff links | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7117.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.02 per kg, 89% below the world average of $37.81, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania costume jewelry imports (HS 7117): 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 7117: Imitation jewellery.
Common questions
What is the value of costume jewelry imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported costume jewelry worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply costume jewelry to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by the United Kingdom (44%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 358% on the year.
What is the average import price of costume jewelry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.02 per kg in 2024, 89% below the world average of $37.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of costume jewelry to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 379%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for costume jewelry?
The HS code for costume jewelry is heading 7117. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7117.19 (74% of the value) and 7117.90 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Tanzania reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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