Hair product imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hair product by Tanzania reached $15.7 million in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $15.7M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $18.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $15.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $15.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 2.9K t |
Where Tanzania imports hair product from
The largest suppliers were Uganda (46%), South Africa (24%), India (8%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+186% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $7.1M | 46% |
| South Africa | $3.7M | 24% |
| India | $1.3M | 8.2% |
| China | $845K | 5.4% |
| Kenya | $841K | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $648K | 4.1% |
| United States | $547K | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $274K | 1.8% |
| Nigeria | $124K | 0.8% |
| Indonesia | $60K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 3305
| 3305.20 | Hair preparations: for permanent waving or straightening | 58% |
| 3305.90 | Hair preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3305 | 38% |
| 3305.10 | Hair preparations: shampoos | 3.8% |
| 3305.30 | Hair preparations: lacquers | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3305.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.54 per kg, 54% below the world average of $5.49, 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.
Hair product exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported hair product worth $748 thousand (530 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kenya (32%), Malawi (28%), Zimbabwe (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Burundi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $236K | 32% |
| Malawi | $208K | 28% |
| Zimbabwe | $71K | 9.5% |
| Uganda | $52K | 6.9% |
| Republic of the Congo | $45K | 6% |
| Mozambique | $20K | 2.6% |
| Angola | $18K | 2.4% |
| Zambia | $17K | 2.3% |
| Burundi | $17K | 2.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $12K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania hair product imports (HS 3305): 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 3305: Hair preparations; for use on the hair.
Common questions
What is the value of hair product imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported hair product worth $15.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply hair product to Tanzania?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by South Africa (24%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 186% on the year.
What is the average import price of hair product per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.54 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $5.49 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hair product to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $15.7 million in 2024, an increase of 158%. The peak was 2023 at $18.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export hair product?
Yes. Tanzania exported $748 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Malawi and Zimbabwe. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $14.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for hair product?
The HS code for hair product is heading 3305. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 3305.20 (57% of the value) and 3305.90 (38%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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