Made-up textile articles imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $8.3 million of made-up textile articles in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 25% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $13.4 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 | $8.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $11.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 861 t |
| 2017 | $13.4M | 1.2K t |
Where Tanzania imports made-up textile articles from
Most of the value came from India (43%), China (40%), South Africa (4%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+685% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.6M | 43% |
| China | $3.3M | 40% |
| South Africa | $373K | 4.5% |
| Germany | $336K | 4% |
| United States | $189K | 2.3% |
| Tunisia | $100K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $48K | 0.6% |
| Pakistan | $47K | 0.6% |
| Australia | $45K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $38K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 6307
| 6307.90 | Textiles: made up articles (including dress patterns), n.e.c. in chapter 63, n.e.c. in heading no. 6307 | 67% |
| 6307.10 | Cleaning cloths | 29% |
| 6307.20 | Life-jackets | 4.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6307.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.61 per kg, 26% below the world average of $8.99, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania made-up textile articles imports (HS 6307): 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 6307: Textiles; made up articles n.e.c. in chapter 63, including dress patterns.
Common questions
What is the value of made-up textile articles imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported made-up textile articles worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply made-up textile articles to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by China (40%) and South Africa (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 685% on the year.
What is the average import price of made-up textile articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.61 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $8.99 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of made-up textile articles to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.4 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2017 at $13.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for made-up textile articles?
The HS code for made-up textile articles is heading 6307. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 6307.90 (67% of the value) and 6307.10 (29%).
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