Men's knit shirt exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania exported men's knit shirt worth $16.2 million (418 tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $16.2M | 418 t |
| 2023 | $20.0M | 989 t |
| 2022 | $16.8M | 918 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 223 t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 359 t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 401 t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 413 t |
| 2017 | $7.9M | 447 t |
Where Tanzania exports men's knit shirt to
United States alone took 87% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $14.1M | 87% |
| South Africa | $1.7M | 11% |
| Canada | $205K | 1.3% |
| Kenya | $46K | 0.3% |
| Mexico | $27K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $24K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $14K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $11K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $5K | 0% |
| Malawi | $5K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6105
| 6105.20 | Men's synthetic knit shirt | 54% |
| 6105.10 | Men's cotton knit shirt | 46% |
| 6105.90 | Men's knit shirt (other fibres) | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6105.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $38.66 per kg, 40% above the world average of $27.62. 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 knit shirt imports to Tanzania
Imports of men's knit shirt by Tanzania reached $9.2 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). India alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $6.3M | 68% |
| China | $2.0M | 21% |
| Turkey | $235K | 2.5% |
| Indonesia | $223K | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $97K | 1.1% |
| Kenya | $82K | 0.9% |
| Bangladesh | $67K | 0.7% |
| Mauritius | $66K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $40K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $26K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania men's knit shirt exports (HS 6105): 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: Shirts; men's or boys', knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of men's knit shirt exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported men's knit shirt worth $16.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 418 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy men's knit shirt from Tanzania?
The United States was the largest buyer with 87% of the value ($14.1 million), followed by South Africa (11%) and Canada (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 23 buyer countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 245% on the year.
What is the average export price of men's knit shirt per kg?
The average declared export value was about $38.66 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $27.62 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 knit shirt from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.9 million in 2017 to $16.2 million in 2024, an increase of 105%. The peak was 2023 at $20.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import men's knit shirt?
Yes. Tanzania imported $9.2 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 $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's knit shirt?
The HS code for men's knit shirt is heading 6105. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 6105.20 (54% of the value) and 6105.10 (46%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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