Mattress support exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $2.4 million of mattress support in 2024 (742 tonnes). Value rose 99% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $28.0 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 | $2.4M | 742 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 886 t |
| 2022 | $929K | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $478K | 468 t |
| 2020 | $231K | 567 t |
| 2019 | $235K | 228 t |
| 2018 | $28.0M | 7.0K t |
| 2017 | $260K | 584 t |
Where Tanzania exports mattress support to
One buyer market dominates: Comoros accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Comoros grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Comoros | $2.2M | 89% |
| DR Congo | $173K | 7.1% |
| Burundi | $67K | 2.8% |
| France | $11K | 0.5% |
| Kenya | $10K | 0.4% |
| Uganda | $3K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0.1% |
| Botswana | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.28 per kg, close to the world average of $3.04.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Mattress support imports to Tanzania
Imports of mattress support by Tanzania reached $1.4 million in 2024 (730 tonnes). China alone supplied 76% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 76% |
| Pakistan | $96K | 7% |
| Uganda | $35K | 2.5% |
| India | $27K | 2% |
| Indonesia | $26K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $24K | 1.8% |
| United States | $21K | 1.5% |
| Kenya | $19K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $18K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $14K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania mattress support exports (HS 9404.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 9404.10: Mattress supports.
Common questions
What is the value of mattress support exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported mattress support worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 742 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 159 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 99% on 2023.
Which countries buy mattress support from Tanzania?
The Comoros was the largest buyer with 89% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by the DR Congo (7%) and Burundi (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 27 buyer countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 151% on the year.
What is the average export price of mattress support per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.28 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $3.04 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of mattress support from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $260 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 836%. The peak was 2018 at $28.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import mattress support?
Yes. Tanzania imported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Pakistan and Uganda. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for mattress support?
The HS code for mattress support is subheading 9404.10. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9404 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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