Flexible intermediate bulk containers imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of flexible intermediate bulk containers by Tanzania reached $2.4 million in 2024 (739 tonnes). Value fell 61% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.2 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 | $2.4M | 739 t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 810 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 960 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 594 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 666 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 769 t |
Where Tanzania imports flexible intermediate bulk containers from
India alone supplied 69% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.7M | 70% |
| Zambia | $552K | 23% |
| South Africa | $68K | 2.8% |
| Qatar | $55K | 2.3% |
| China | $32K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $21K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $9K | 0.4% |
| Georgia | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.27 per kg, 23% above the world average of $2.66. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Flexible intermediate bulk containers exports from Tanzania
Exports of flexible intermediate bulk containers by Tanzania reached $262 thousand in 2024 (124 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (43%), Kenya (38%), Mozambique (17%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $112K | 43% |
| Kenya | $100K | 38% |
| Mozambique | $45K | 17% |
| Burundi | $5K | 1.9% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania flexible intermediate bulk containers imports (HS 6305.32): 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 6305.32: Sacks and bags: of a kind used for the packing of goods, of man-made textile materials, flexible intermediate bulk containers.
Common questions
What is the value of flexible intermediate bulk containers imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported flexible intermediate bulk containers worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 739 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply flexible intermediate bulk containers to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Zambia (23%) and South Africa (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 471% on the year.
What is the average import price of flexible intermediate bulk containers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.27 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $2.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of flexible intermediate bulk containers to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2023 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export flexible intermediate bulk containers?
Yes. Tanzania exported $262 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Kenya and Mozambique. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for flexible intermediate bulk containers?
The HS code for flexible intermediate bulk containers is subheading 6305.32. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6305 page.
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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