Knit fabric imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of knit fabric by Tanzania reached $44.8 million in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). That is 35% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% 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 | $44.8M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $33.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $37.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $29.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $12.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $11.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $12.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 869 t |
Where Tanzania imports knit fabric from
China alone supplied 97% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $43.4M | 97% |
| India | $531K | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong | $466K | 1% |
| Pakistan | $136K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $76K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $65K | 0.1% |
| Madagascar | $57K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $9K | 0% |
| Taiwan | $7K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6006
| 6006.32 | Dyed synthetic knit fabric | 80% |
| 6006.33 | Multi-colour synthetic knit fabric | 11% |
| 6006.90 | Knit fabric (other fibres) | 3.1% |
| 6006.34 | Printed synthetic knit fabric | 2.2% |
| 6006.22 | Dyed cotton knit fabric | 1.8% |
| 6006.42 | Dyed artificial knit fabric | 1.3% |
| 6006.31 | Unbleached synthetic knit fabric | 0.9% |
| 6006.21 | Unbleached cotton knit fabric | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.72 per kg, 27% above the world average of $6.06. 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.
Knit fabric exports from Tanzania
Exports of knit fabric by Tanzania reached $7.2 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Kenya alone took 94% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $6.7M | 94% |
| India | $127K | 1.8% |
| Rwanda | $117K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $104K | 1.5% |
| Madagascar | $67K | 0.9% |
| United States | $31K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania knit fabric imports (HS 6006): 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 6006: Fabrics; knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04.
Common questions
What is the value of knit fabric imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported knit fabric worth $44.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply knit fabric to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($43.4 million), followed by India (1%) and Hong Kong (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 114% on the year.
What is the average import price of knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.72 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $6.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of knit fabric to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $44.8 million in 2024, an increase of 911%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $23.2 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export knit fabric?
Yes. Tanzania exported $7.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, India and Rwanda. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $37.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit fabric?
The HS code for knit fabric is heading 6006. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 6006.32 (80% of the value) and 6006.33 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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