Cotton waste exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cotton waste by Tanzania reached $2.3 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 59% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $427K | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 2.8K t |
Where Tanzania exports cotton waste to
The largest buyer markets were India (41%), Pakistan (33%), Kenya (25%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+763% on the year before).
Product types under HS 5202
| 5202.99 | Cotton waste (other types) | 94% |
| 5202.10 | Cotton yarn waste | 5.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5202.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.94 per kg, close to the world average of $1.10.
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 cotton waste exports (HS 5202): 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 5202: Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton waste exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported cotton waste worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 114 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries buy cotton waste from Tanzania?
India was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($932 thousand), followed by Pakistan (33%) and Kenya (25%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 763% on the year.
What is the average export price of cotton waste per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $1.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of cotton waste from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 100%. The peak was 2022 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton waste?
The HS code for cotton waste is heading 5202. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 5202.99 (94% of the value) and 5202.10 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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