Furniture fittings imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $31.2 million of furniture fittings in 2024 (10.1 thousand tonnes). That is 36% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $31.2M | 10.1K t |
| 2023 | $23.0M | 9.1K t |
| 2022 | $22.2M | 8.3K t |
| 2021 | $20.7M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $15.6M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $19.0M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $14.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $9.0M | 3.8K t |
Where Tanzania imports furniture fittings from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $27.0M | 87% |
| India | $1.5M | 4.7% |
| South Africa | $521K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $269K | 0.9% |
| Vietnam | $265K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $263K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $257K | 0.8% |
| United States | $176K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $100K | 0.3% |
| Finland | $91K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8302
| 8302.42 | Furniture hardware | 40% |
| 8302.41 | Building hardware | 22% |
| 8302.10 | Furniture hinges | 15% |
| 8302.20 | Caster wheels | 8.8% |
| 8302.49 | Metal fittings | 6.5% |
| 8302.50 | Wall brackets | 3.9% |
| 8302.60 | Door closers | 2.3% |
| 8302.30 | Vehicle hardware | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8302.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.08 per kg, 52% below the world average of $6.47, 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.
Furniture fittings exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $2.9 million of furniture fittings in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). DR Congo alone took 94% of it. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $2.7M | 94% |
| Zambia | $101K | 3.5% |
| United States | $28K | 1% |
| South Africa | $14K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $8K | 0.3% |
| Comoros | $7K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $5K | 0.2% |
| Hungary | $4K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $3K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania furniture fittings imports (HS 8302): 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 8302: Base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, trunks, chests etc, castors with mountings of base metal, automatic door closers of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of furniture fittings imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported furniture fittings worth $31.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply furniture fittings to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($27.0 million), followed by India (5%) and South Africa (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 122% on the year.
What is the average import price of furniture fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.08 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $6.47 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of furniture fittings to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.0 million in 2017 to $31.2 million in 2024, an increase of 247%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export furniture fittings?
Yes. Tanzania exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Zambia and the United States. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $28.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for furniture fittings?
The HS code for furniture fittings is heading 8302. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8302.42 (40% of the value) and 8302.41 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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