Elastic knitted fabric imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of elastic knitted fabric by Tanzania reached $2.8 million in 2024 (818 tonnes). That is 877% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $2.8M | 818 t |
| 2023 | $289K | 49 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 415 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 685 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 80 t |
| 2019 | $341K | 116 t |
| 2018 | $261K | 16 t |
| 2017 | $795K | 131 t |
Where Tanzania imports elastic knitted fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 100% |
| India | $5K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6004
| 6004.10 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric… | 100% |
| 6004.90 | Wide elastic knit fabric | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6004.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.45 per kg, 57% below the world average of $8.01, 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.
Elastic knitted fabric exports from Tanzania
Exports of elastic knitted fabric by Tanzania reached $1.6 million in 2024 (274 tonnes). Kenya alone took 94% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.5M | 94% |
| India | $41K | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $28K | 1.7% |
| Uganda | $24K | 1.4% |
| Ghana | $8K | 0.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $0K | 0% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania elastic knitted fabric imports (HS 6004): 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 6004: Fabrics; knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread.
Common questions
What is the value of elastic knitted fabric imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported elastic knitted fabric worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 818 tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 175 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 877% on 2023.
Which countries supply elastic knitted fabric to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by India (0%) and the Netherlands (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of elastic knitted fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.45 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $8.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of elastic knitted fabric to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $795 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 255%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export elastic knitted fabric?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, India and South Africa. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for elastic knitted fabric?
The HS code for elastic knitted fabric is heading 6004. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 6004.10 (100% of the value) and 6004.90 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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