Knitted furnishing textiles exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania exported knitted furnishing textiles worth $11.9 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 133 countries. That is 133% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $32.8 million.
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 | $11.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $32.8M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $17.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $22.5M | 6.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $30.0M | 8.1K t |
Where Tanzania exports knitted furnishing textiles to
Kenya alone took 90% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+839% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.88 per kg, 32% below the world average of $5.67, 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.
Knitted furnishing textiles imports to Tanzania
Tanzania imported $4.5 million of knitted furnishing textiles in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 94% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.2M | 94% |
| Thailand | $134K | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $76K | 1.7% |
| Indonesia | $23K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $18K | 0.4% |
| India | $16K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $15K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $4K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania knitted furnishing textiles exports (HS 6304.91): 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 6304.91: Furnishing articles: excluding those of heading no. 9404, n.e.c. in heading 6304, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knitted furnishing textiles exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported knitted furnishing textiles worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 133 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 133% on 2023.
Which countries buy knitted furnishing textiles from Tanzania?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 90% of the value ($10.7 million), followed by Malawi (7%) and Guinea-Bissau (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. Malawi grew fastest among the top ten, up 839% on the year.
What is the average export price of knitted furnishing textiles per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.88 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $5.67 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of knitted furnishing textiles from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $30.0 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, a fall of 60%. The peak was 2022 at $32.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.7 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import knitted furnishing textiles?
Yes. Tanzania imported $4.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for knitted furnishing textiles?
The HS code for knitted furnishing textiles is subheading 6304.91. 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 6304 page.
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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