High-tenacity synthetic fabric imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high-tenacity synthetic fabric by Tanzania reached $2.5 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.1 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 | $2.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 642 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 538 t |
| 2018 | $540K | 68 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 140 t |
Where Tanzania imports high-tenacity synthetic fabric from
China alone supplied 78% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 78% |
| India | $411K | 17% |
| Egypt | $51K | 2.1% |
| Indonesia | $37K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $26K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $18K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $5K | 0.2% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Argentina | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, 88% below the world average of $7.58, 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 high-tenacity synthetic fabric imports (HS 5407.10): 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 5407.10: Fabrics, woven: from high tenacity yarn, of nylon, other polyamides or of polyesters.
Common questions
What is the value of high-tenacity synthetic fabric imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported high-tenacity synthetic fabric worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-tenacity synthetic fabric to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by India (16%) and Egypt (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 10 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of high-tenacity synthetic fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024, 88% below the world average of $7.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of high-tenacity synthetic fabric to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2022 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-tenacity synthetic fabric?
The HS code for high-tenacity synthetic fabric is subheading 5407.10. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5407 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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