Furnishing textile exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $13.6 million of furnishing textile in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 32% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $48.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 8.9K t |
| 2022 | $48.6M | 9.5K t |
| 2021 | $19.5M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $19.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $40.7M | 10.7K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $34.9M | 8.5K t |
Where Tanzania exports furnishing textile to
Kenya alone took 79% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+837% on the year before).
Product types under HS 6304
| 6304.91 | Knitted furnishing textiles | 88% |
| 6304.20 | Bed nets | 12% |
| 6304.92 | Cotton furnishing textiles | 0.1% |
| 6304.19 | Bedspreads | 0% |
| 6304.99 | Furnishing textiles (other) | 0% |
| 6304.11 | Knitted bedspreads | 0% |
| 6304.93 | Synthetic furnishing textiles | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6304.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.81 per kg, 51% below the world average of $7.81, 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.
Furnishing textile imports to Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania imported furnishing textile worth $10.4 million (5.9 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 52% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.5M | 52% |
| Pakistan | $3.8M | 36% |
| India | $336K | 3.2% |
| Thailand | $260K | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $178K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $164K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $67K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $40K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $28K | 0.3% |
| Indonesia | $26K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania furnishing textile exports (HS 6304): 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 6304: Furnishing articles; excluding those of heading no. 9404.
Common questions
What is the value of furnishing textile exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported furnishing textile worth $13.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries buy furnishing textile from Tanzania?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 79% of the value ($10.7 million), followed by Zimbabwe (13%) and Malawi (6%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. Malawi grew fastest among the top ten, up 837% on the year.
What is the average export price of furnishing textile per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.81 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $7.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of furnishing textile from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $34.9 million in 2017 to $13.6 million in 2024, a fall of 61%. The peak was 2022 at $48.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.2 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import furnishing textile?
Yes. Tanzania imported $10.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Pakistan and India. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for furnishing textile?
The HS code for furnishing textile is heading 6304. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 6304.91 (88% of the value) and 6304.20 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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