Furniture imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of furniture by Tanzania reached $79.3 million in 2024 (26.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $79.3M | 26.8K t |
| 2023 | $92.4M | 22.7K t |
| 2022 | $82.9M | 20.1K t |
| 2021 | $60.7M | 18.3K t |
| 2020 | $38.9M | 17.6K t |
| 2019 | $51.4M | 20.5K t |
| 2018 | $43.2M | 19.0K t |
| 2017 | $46.5M | 22.9K t |
Where Tanzania imports furniture from
China alone supplied 81% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $64.3M | 81% |
| Turkey | $3.1M | 3.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.0M | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $1.7M | 2.2% |
| Indonesia | $1.1M | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $849K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $743K | 0.9% |
| India | $740K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $716K | 0.9% |
| United States | $563K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 9403
| 9403.89 | Cane furniture | 30% |
| 9403.20 | Metal furniture | 16% |
| 9403.60 | Wooden furniture | 16% |
| 9403.90 | Furniture parts | 11% |
| 9403.50 | Wooden bedroom furniture | 9.2% |
| 9403.10 | Metal office furniture | 7.6% |
| 9403.30 | Wooden office furniture | 5.3% |
| 9403.70 | Plastic furniture | 4.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.96 per kg, close to the world average of $3.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Furniture exports from Tanzania
Exports of furniture by Tanzania reached $2.1 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Comoros alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Comoros grew fastest (+712% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Comoros | $1.2M | 58% |
| DR Congo | $281K | 14% |
| Rwanda | $141K | 6.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $44K | 2.1% |
| France | $43K | 2.1% |
| Poland | $29K | 1.4% |
| Malawi | $29K | 1.4% |
| Zambia | $24K | 1.2% |
| Hungary | $20K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania furniture imports (HS 9403): 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 9403: Furniture and parts thereof, n.e.c. in chapter 94.
Common questions
What is the value of furniture imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported furniture worth $79.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply furniture to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($64.3 million), followed by Turkey (4%) and the United Arab Emirates (3%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 88 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 300% on the year.
What is the average import price of furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.96 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $3.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of furniture to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.5 million in 2017 to $79.3 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. The peak was 2023 at $92.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $61.9 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export furniture?
Yes. Tanzania exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Comoros, the DR Congo and Rwanda. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $77.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for furniture?
The HS code for furniture is heading 9403. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 9403.89 (30% of the value) and 9403.20 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Tanzania reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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