Light synthetic cotton blend imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of light synthetic cotton blend by Tanzania reached $6.8 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.6 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 | $6.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 914 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 929 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 599 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 1.5K t |
Where Tanzania imports light synthetic cotton blend from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 93% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.3M | 93% |
| DR Congo | $188K | 2.8% |
| Pakistan | $149K | 2.2% |
| India | $67K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $37K | 0.6% |
| Kenya | $18K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $11K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $6K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5513
| 5513.21 | Plain weave polyester cotton | 76% |
| 5513.41 | Light polyester cotton blend, printed | 9.6% |
| 5513.13 | Light polyester cotton blend | 5% |
| 5513.11 | Light polyester cotton blend, plain weave | 4.2% |
| 5513.31 | Light polyester cotton blend, multi-coloured | 4.1% |
| 5513.23 | Other weave polyester cotton | 0.7% |
| 5513.29 | Light acrylic cotton blend, dyed | 0.6% |
| 5513.19 | Light acrylic cotton blend | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5513.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.37 per kg, close to the world average of $6.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Light synthetic cotton blend exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported light synthetic cotton blend worth $1.9 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kenya accounted for 74% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.4M | 74% |
| Uganda | $423K | 23% |
| Mozambique | $34K | 1.8% |
| Comoros | $21K | 1.2% |
| Burundi | $3K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3K | 0.2% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0.1% |
| DR Congo | $1K | 0.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania light synthetic cotton blend imports (HS 5513): 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 5513: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of light synthetic cotton blend imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported light synthetic cotton blend worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply light synthetic cotton blend to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by the DR Congo (3%) and Pakistan (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 13% on the year.
What is the average import price of light synthetic cotton blend per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.37 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $6.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of light synthetic cotton blend to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. The peak was 2022 at $8.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export light synthetic cotton blend?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Uganda and Mozambique. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for light synthetic cotton blend?
The HS code for light synthetic cotton blend is heading 5513. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 5513.21 (76% of the value) and 5513.41 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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