Men's cotton knit shirt exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania exported men's cotton knit shirt worth $7.4 million (175 tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average.
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 | $7.4M | 175 t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 371 t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 493 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 191 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 169 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 136 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 101 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 92 t |
Where Tanzania exports men's cotton knit shirt to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 78% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.8M | 78% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 18% |
| Canada | $203K | 2.8% |
| Kenya | $46K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $24K | 0.3% |
| Namibia | $13K | 0.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $10K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $5K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $42.04 per kg, 47% above the world average of $28.62. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Men's cotton knit shirt imports to Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania imported men's cotton knit shirt worth $4.6 million (243 tonnes). India alone supplied 87% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.0M | 87% |
| China | $289K | 6.3% |
| Turkey | $134K | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $61K | 1.3% |
| Mauritius | $60K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 0.2% |
| Madagascar | $9K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $3K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $3K | 0.1% |
| Eswatini | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania men's cotton knit shirt exports (HS 6105.10): 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 6105.10: Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of men's cotton knit shirt exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported men's cotton knit shirt worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 175 tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy men's cotton knit shirt from Tanzania?
The United States was the largest buyer with 78% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by South Africa (18%) and Canada (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 677% on the year.
What is the average export price of men's cotton knit shirt per kg?
The average declared export value was about $42.04 per kg in 2024, 47% above the world average of $28.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of men's cotton knit shirt from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 402%. The peak was 2022 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import men's cotton knit shirt?
Yes. Tanzania imported $4.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, China and Turkey. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's cotton knit shirt?
The HS code for men's cotton knit shirt is subheading 6105.10. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6105 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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