Furniture hardware imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of furniture hardware by Tanzania reached $12.4 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is 188% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $12.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 958 t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 601 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 508 t |
Where Tanzania imports furniture hardware from
China alone supplied 95% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+223% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.9M | 95% |
| India | $246K | 2% |
| South Africa | $159K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $61K | 0.5% |
| United States | $32K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $20K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $20K | 0.2% |
| Ukraine | $9K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $9K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.58 per kg, 57% above the world average of $4.20. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania furniture hardware imports (HS 8302.42): 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 8302.42: Mountings, fittings and similar articles: suitable for furniture of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of furniture hardware imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported furniture hardware worth $12.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 188% on 2023.
Which countries supply furniture hardware to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($11.9 million), followed by India (2%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 434% on the year.
What is the average import price of furniture hardware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.58 per kg in 2024, 57% above the world average of $4.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of furniture hardware to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $12.4 million in 2024, an increase of 712%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for furniture hardware?
The HS code for furniture hardware is subheading 8302.42. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8302 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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