Loom imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of loom by Tanzania reached $3.4 million in 2024 (517 tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% 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 | $3.4M | 517 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 426 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 421 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 469 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 301 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 266 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 398 t |
| 2017 | $367K | 45 t |
Where Tanzania imports loom from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+219% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.7M | 50% |
| China | $1.7M | 49% |
| South Africa | $11K | 0.3% |
| Indonesia | $1K | 0% |
| Pakistan | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8446
| 8446.29 | Shuttle looms (wide-width, non-power) | 69% |
| 8446.30 | Weaving machines (looms): for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30cm, shuttleless type | 24% |
| 8446.21 | Power looms (shuttle, wide-width) | 4.9% |
| 8446.10 | Narrow fabric looms | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8446.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.67 per kg, 25% below the world average of $8.85, 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.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania loom imports (HS 8446): 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 8446: Weaving machines (looms).
Common questions
What is the value of loom imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported loom worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 517 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 158 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply loom to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (49%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 219% on the year.
What is the average import price of loom per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.67 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $8.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of loom to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $367 thousand in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 839%. The peak was 2020 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for loom?
The HS code for loom is heading 8446. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8446.29 (69% of the value) and 8446.30 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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