Flatware pieces imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported flatware pieces worth $2.5 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.2 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 | $2.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 740 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 780 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 738 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 612 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 630 t |
Where Tanzania imports flatware pieces from
China alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 91% |
| India | $75K | 3% |
| Vietnam | $21K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $16K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $14K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $13K | 0.5% |
| Brazil | $10K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $10K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.53 per kg, 80% below the world average of $7.60, 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 flatware pieces imports (HS 8215.99): 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 8215.99: Cutlery: other than plated with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of flatware pieces imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported flatware pieces worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply flatware pieces to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by India (3%) and Vietnam (1%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 454% on the year.
What is the average import price of flatware pieces per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.53 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $7.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of flatware pieces to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 125%. The peak was 2021 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for flatware pieces?
The HS code for flatware pieces is subheading 8215.99. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8215 page.
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