Hosiery imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $19.1 million of hosiery in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $19.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $18.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $20.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $15.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 1.8K t |
Where Tanzania imports hosiery from
China alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.7M | 98% |
| Turkey | $164K | 0.9% |
| India | $115K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $50K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $14K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $4K | 0% |
| Thailand | $4K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $3K | 0% |
| United States | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6115
| 6115.96 | Synthetic hosiery without soles | 82% |
| 6115.95 | Cotton hosiery without soles | 7.6% |
| 6115.99 | Hosiery without soles (other materials) | 7% |
| 6115.30 | Sheer women's hosiery | 1.3% |
| 6115.29 | Tights of natural materials | 1.2% |
| 6115.10 | Compression hosiery | 0.6% |
| 6115.21 | Sheer synthetic tights | 0.1% |
| 6115.22 | Opaque synthetic tights | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6115.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.68 per kg, 62% below the world average of $15.07, 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.
Hosiery exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $2.2 million of hosiery in 2024 (229 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 96% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.1M | 96% |
| Kenya | $40K | 1.8% |
| Malawi | $12K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $10K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $7K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $5K | 0.2% |
| France | $3K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.1% |
| DR Congo | $1K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania hosiery imports (HS 6115): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 6115: Hosiery; panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery, including graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins) and footwear without applied soles, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of hosiery imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported hosiery worth $19.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply hosiery to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($18.7 million), followed by Turkey (1%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average import price of hosiery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.68 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $15.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hosiery to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $19.1 million in 2024, an increase of 114%. The peak was 2022 at $20.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.1 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export hosiery?
Yes. Tanzania exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Kenya and Malawi. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $16.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for hosiery?
The HS code for hosiery is heading 6115. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 6115.96 (82% of the value) and 6115.95 (8%).
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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