Jute fabric imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported jute fabric worth $2.7 million (717 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 182% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $2.7M | 717 t |
| 2023 | $958K | 867 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 692 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 659 t |
| 2020 | $926K | 643 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 341 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 880 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 551 t |
Where Tanzania imports jute fabric from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.6M | 97% |
| Pakistan | $53K | 2% |
| Uganda | $26K | 1% |
| South Africa | $5K | 0.2% |
| China | $3K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5310
| 5310.10 | Fabrics, woven: of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5303, unbleached | 99% |
| 5310.90 | Fabrics, woven: of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5303, other than unbleached | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5310.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.77 per kg, 56% above the world average of $2.42. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 jute fabric imports (HS 5310): 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 5310: Woven fabrics of jute, other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5303.
Common questions
What is the value of jute fabric imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported jute fabric worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 717 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 178 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 182% on 2023.
Which countries supply jute fabric to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Pakistan (2%) and Uganda (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 737% on the year.
What is the average import price of jute fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.77 per kg in 2024, 56% above the world average of $2.42 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of jute fabric to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 142%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for jute fabric?
The HS code for jute fabric is heading 5310. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 5310.10 (99% of the value) and 5310.90 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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