Footwear uppers imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of footwear uppers by Tanzania reached $4.0 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $4.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $459K | 534 t |
| 2018 | $395K | 703 t |
| 2017 | $677K | 799 t |
Where Tanzania imports footwear uppers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 97% |
| India | $50K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $31K | 0.8% |
| Vietnam | $19K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $10K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.06 per kg, 91% below the world average of $23.80, 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 footwear uppers imports (HS 6406.10): 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 6406.10: Footwear: parts, uppers and parts thereof, other than stiffeners.
Common questions
What is the value of footwear uppers imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported footwear uppers worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 179 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply footwear uppers to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by India (1%) and the United Arab Emirates (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 642% on the year.
What is the average import price of footwear uppers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.06 per kg in 2024, 91% below the world average of $23.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of footwear uppers to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $677 thousand in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 485%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for footwear uppers?
The HS code for footwear uppers is subheading 6406.10. It sits in HS chapter 64 (footwear; gaiters and the like; parts of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6406 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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