Cotton yarn imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported cotton yarn worth $9.1 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). That is 10% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $9.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $9.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 845 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 686 t |
Where Tanzania imports cotton yarn from
India alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $8.9M | 97% |
| China | $119K | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $96K | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $33K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5205
| 5205.23 | Combed medium-fine cotton yarn | 69% |
| 5205.24 | Combed fine cotton yarn | 19% |
| 5205.22 | Combed medium cotton yarn | 10% |
| 5205.11 | Coarse cotton yarn | 1.2% |
| 5205.42 | Twisted combed medium cotton yarn | 0.5% |
| 5205.12 | Medium cotton yarn | 0.4% |
| 5205.33 | Twisted medium-fine cotton yarn | 0.1% |
| 5205.43 | Twisted combed medium-fine cotton yarn | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5205.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.49 per kg, close to the world average of $3.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton yarn exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported cotton yarn worth $1.4 million (416 tonnes). Kenya alone took 66% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania cotton yarn imports (HS 5205): 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 5205: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton yarn imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported cotton yarn worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton yarn to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by China (1%) and Indonesia (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 11% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.49 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $3.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cotton yarn to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, an increase of 361%. The peak was 2022 at $9.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export cotton yarn?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Israel and Germany. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton yarn?
The HS code for cotton yarn is heading 5205. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 5205.23 (69% of the value) and 5205.24 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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