Handbag (plastic or textile) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $6.5 million of handbag (plastic or textile) in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 72% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $26.2 million.
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 | $6.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $23.1M | 947 t |
| 2022 | $24.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $26.2M | 921 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 980 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 854 t |
Where Tanzania imports handbag (plastic or textile) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 95% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.1M | 95% |
| India | $123K | 1.9% |
| United States | $123K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $30K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $24K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $10K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $6K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.21 per kg, 81% below the world average of $22.69, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania handbag (plastic or textile) imports (HS 4202.22): 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 4202.22: Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of handbag (plastic or textile) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported handbag (plastic or textile) worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply handbag (plastic or textile) to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by India (2%) and the United States (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 412% on the year.
What is the average import price of handbag (plastic or textile) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.21 per kg in 2024, 81% below the world average of $22.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of handbag (plastic or textile) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 163%. The peak was 2021 at $26.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for handbag (plastic or textile)?
The HS code for handbag (plastic or textile) is subheading 4202.22. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 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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