Jute packing sacks imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $4.4 million of jute packing sacks in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 200 countries for imports of this product. That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.7 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 | $4.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $10.7M | 6.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 518 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 4.6K t |
Where Tanzania imports jute packing sacks from
Most of the value came from Bangladesh (45%), India (35%), Pakistan (19%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $1.9M | 45% |
| India | $1.5M | 35% |
| Pakistan | $830K | 19% |
| China | $27K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $19K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $18K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.37 per kg, close to the world average of $1.56.
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 packing sacks imports (HS 6305.10): 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 6305.10: Sacks and bags: of a kind used for the packing of goods, of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5303.
Common questions
What is the value of jute packing sacks imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported jute packing sacks worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 200 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply jute packing sacks to Tanzania?
Bangladesh was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by India (35%) and Pakistan (19%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 258% on the year.
What is the average import price of jute packing sacks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.37 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $1.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of jute packing sacks to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2022 at $10.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for jute packing sacks?
The HS code for jute packing sacks is subheading 6305.10. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6305 page.
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