Cotton men's trousers imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cotton men's trousers by Tanzania reached $14.2 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $62.0 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 | $14.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $15.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $62.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $33.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $18.7M | 653 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 681 t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $31.5M | 938 t |
Where Tanzania imports cotton men's trousers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.7M | 89% |
| India | $645K | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $345K | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $238K | 1.7% |
| Madagascar | $101K | 0.7% |
| Mauritius | $54K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $45K | 0.3% |
| Bangladesh | $43K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 0.1% |
| Eswatini | $11K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.07 per kg, 65% below the world average of $23.25, 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.
Cotton men's trousers exports from Tanzania
Exports of cotton men's trousers by Tanzania reached $12.8 million in 2024 (487 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $9.9M | 77% |
| Canada | $1.1M | 8.5% |
| Belgium | $854K | 6.7% |
| China | $653K | 5.1% |
| France | $163K | 1.3% |
| Uzbekistan | $102K | 0.8% |
| Kenya | $29K | 0.2% |
| Mexico | $24K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $22K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $10K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania cotton men's trousers imports (HS 6203.42): 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 6203.42: Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton men's trousers imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported cotton men's trousers worth $14.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton men's trousers to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($12.7 million), followed by India (5%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton men's trousers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.07 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $23.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton men's trousers to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.5 million in 2017 to $14.2 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2022 at $62.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.0 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export cotton men's trousers?
Yes. Tanzania exported $12.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Canada and Belgium. That compares with imports of $14.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for cotton men's trousers?
The HS code for cotton men's trousers is subheading 6203.42. It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6203 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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