Men's knit clothing imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $30.4 million of men's knit clothing in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $65.5 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 | $30.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $27.9M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $37.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $65.5M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $49.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $23.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $10.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $33.8M | 2.7K t |
Where Tanzania imports men's knit clothing from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 89% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $27.0M | 89% |
| India | $2.3M | 7.4% |
| Indonesia | $442K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $347K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $144K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $28K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $22K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $16K | 0.1% |
| United States | $16K | 0.1% |
| Botswana | $14K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6103
| 6103.42 | Men's cotton knit trousers | 41% |
| 6103.43 | Men's synthetic knit trousers | 28% |
| 6103.33 | Men's synthetic knit jacket | 14% |
| 6103.32 | Men's cotton knit jacket | 8.4% |
| 6103.22 | Men's cotton knit ensemble | 2.5% |
| 6103.23 | Men's synthetic knit ensemble | 1.9% |
| 6103.10 | Men's knit suit | 1.5% |
| 6103.39 | Men's knit jacket (other fibres) | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6103.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.77 per kg, 41% below the world average of $20.01, 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.
Men's knit clothing exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $1.8 million of men's knit clothing in 2024 (576 tonnes). United States alone took 85% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.5M | 85% |
| DR Congo | $226K | 13% |
| France | $18K | 1% |
| India | $4K | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $3K | 0.2% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $2K | 0.1% |
| Albania | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania men's knit clothing imports (HS 6103): 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 6103: Suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, shorts (not swimwear); men's or boys', knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of men's knit clothing imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported men's knit clothing worth $30.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's knit clothing to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($27.0 million), followed by India (7%) and Indonesia (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 400% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's knit clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.77 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $20.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of men's knit clothing to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.8 million in 2017 to $30.4 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2021 at $65.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.7 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export men's knit clothing?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the DR Congo and France. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $28.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's knit clothing?
The HS code for men's knit clothing is heading 6103. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 6103.42 (41% of the value) and 6103.43 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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