Medicated gauze and bandages imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $4.6 million of medicated gauze and bandages in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 43% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.0 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 | $4.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 988 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 736 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 509 t |
Where Tanzania imports medicated gauze and bandages from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 66% |
| Pakistan | $849K | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $384K | 8.4% |
| India | $204K | 4.5% |
| Thailand | $53K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $27K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $21K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $10K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $6K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.13 per kg, 69% below the world average of $13.19, 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 medicated gauze and bandages imports (HS 3005.90): 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 3005.90: Wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles: (excluding adhesive dressings), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of medicated gauze and bandages imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported medicated gauze and bandages worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply medicated gauze and bandages to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Pakistan (19%) and the United Arab Emirates (8%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 81% on the year.
What is the average import price of medicated gauze and bandages per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.13 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $13.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of medicated gauze and bandages to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. The peak was 2023 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for medicated gauze and bandages?
The HS code for medicated gauze and bandages is subheading 3005.90. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3005 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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