Leather bags and cases imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of leather bags and cases by Tanzania reached $46.3 million in 2024 (14.2 thousand tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $64.6 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 | $46.3M | 14.2K t |
| 2023 | $64.6M | 13.5K t |
| 2022 | $53.6M | 13.0K t |
| 2021 | $58.9M | 11.5K t |
| 2020 | $28.0M | 10.6K t |
| 2019 | $28.7M | 9.4K t |
| 2018 | $29.1M | 9.8K t |
| 2017 | $21.8M | 8.5K t |
Where Tanzania imports leather bags and cases from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 94% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $43.6M | 94% |
| South Korea | $547K | 1.2% |
| United States | $361K | 0.8% |
| India | $356K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $284K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $247K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $205K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $82K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $65K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $64K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4202
| 4202.12 | Luggage (plastic or textile) | 36% |
| 4202.92 | Cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) | 24% |
| 4202.22 | Handbag (plastic or textile) | 14% |
| 4202.29 | Handbag (fibre or paperboard) | 13% |
| 4202.99 | Cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) | 3.3% |
| 4202.11 | Leather luggage | 2.9% |
| 4202.32 | Small goods (plastic or textile) | 2.3% |
| 4202.19 | Luggage (fibre or paperboard) | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.26 per kg, 84% below the world average of $20.00, 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.
Leather bags and cases exports from Tanzania
Exports of leather bags and cases by Tanzania reached $200 thousand in 2024 (169 tonnes). Most of it went to Malawi (21%), DR Congo (19%), France (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $43K | 21% |
| DR Congo | $38K | 19% |
| France | $24K | 12% |
| Canada | $16K | 7.7% |
| Kenya | $12K | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 4% |
| South Africa | $8K | 3.8% |
| United States | $7K | 3.3% |
| Comoros | $6K | 3% |
| Germany | $5K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania leather bags and cases imports (HS 4202): 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 4202: Trunks; suit, camera, jewellery, cutlery cases; travel, tool, similar bags; wholly or mainly covered by leather, composition leather, plastic sheeting, textile materials, vulcanised fibre, paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of leather bags and cases imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported leather bags and cases worth $46.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather bags and cases to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($43.6 million), followed by South Korea (1%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 79 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 362% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather bags and cases per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.26 per kg in 2024, 84% below the world average of $20.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather bags and cases to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.8 million in 2017 to $46.3 million in 2024, an increase of 112%. The peak was 2023 at $64.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $41.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export leather bags and cases?
Yes. Tanzania exported $200 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, the DR Congo and France. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $46.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather bags and cases?
The HS code for leather bags and cases is heading 4202. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 4202.12 (36% of the value) and 4202.92 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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