Heavy cotton blend fabric imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported heavy cotton blend fabric worth $4.8 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.8 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 | $4.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $14.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 621 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 983 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 993 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 722 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 424 t |
Where Tanzania imports heavy cotton blend fabric from
China alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 84% |
| India | $389K | 8.1% |
| South Africa | $287K | 6% |
| Pakistan | $37K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $12K | 0.3% |
| France | $12K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $2K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5211
| 5211.42 | Denim blend | 84% |
| 5211.51 | Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, printed, plain… | 8.1% |
| 5211.59 | Printed heavy woven cotton blend fabric (other weaves) | 6.4% |
| 5211.39 | Dyed heavy woven cotton blend fabric (other weaves) | 0.5% |
| 5211.32 | Dyed heavy twill cotton blend fabric | 0.5% |
| 5211.20 | Bleached heavy cotton blend fabric | 0.4% |
| 5211.49 | Multi-colour heavy woven cotton blend fabric (other weaves) | 0.1% |
| 5211.11 | Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, unbleached, plain weave, weighing more… | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5211.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.69 per kg, 40% below the world average of $6.17, 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.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania heavy cotton blend fabric imports (HS 5211): 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 5211: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy cotton blend fabric imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported heavy cotton blend fabric worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy cotton blend fabric to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by India (8%) and South Africa (6%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 590% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy cotton blend fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.69 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $6.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of heavy cotton blend fabric to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 269%. The peak was 2022 at $14.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy cotton blend fabric?
The HS code for heavy cotton blend fabric is heading 5211. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 5211.42 (84% of the value) and 5211.51 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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