Jute fiber exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $23.7 million of jute fiber in 2024 (21.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 95 countries. Value rose 11% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23.7M | 21.1K t |
| 2023 | $21.3M | 12.5K t |
| 2022 | $23.5M | 14.4K t |
| 2021 | $20.8M | 12.4K t |
| 2020 | $17.6M | 11.3K t |
| 2019 | $19.4M | 11.8K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 10.0K t |
| 2017 | $20.7M | 13.4K t |
Where Tanzania exports jute fiber to
Most of it went to China (43%), Nigeria (25%), Ghana (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+301% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.1M | 43% |
| Nigeria | $5.9M | 25% |
| Ghana | $2.6M | 11% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.1M | 4.5% |
| India | $619K | 2.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $517K | 2.2% |
| Morocco | $491K | 2.1% |
| Kenya | $468K | 2% |
| Senegal | $439K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $388K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 5303
| 5303.10 | Jute and other textile bast fibres: raw or retted, but not spun, (excluding flax, hemp (cannabis sativa L.), and ramie) | 71% |
| 5303.90 | Jute and other textile bast fibres: processed but not spun, tow and waste of these fibres, including yarn waste and garnetted stock (excluding flax… | 29% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5303.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.13 per kg, 47% above the world average of $0.77. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania jute fiber exports (HS 5303): 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 5303: Jute and other textile bast fibres (not flax, true hemp and ramie), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of these fibres, including yarn waste and garnetted stock.
Common questions
What is the value of jute fiber exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported jute fiber worth $23.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 95 countries worldwide, with 11% of world exports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy jute fiber from Tanzania?
China was the largest buyer with 43% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by Nigeria (25%) and Ghana (11%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 25 buyer countries in total. Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest among the top ten, up 301% on the year.
What is the average export price of jute fiber per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.13 per kg in 2024, 47% above the world average of $0.77 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of jute fiber from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $20.7 million in 2017 to $23.7 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $18.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for jute fiber?
The HS code for jute fiber is heading 5303. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 5303.10 (71% of the value) and 5303.90 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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