Men's knit underwear imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported men's knit underwear worth $3.9 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.6 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 | $3.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 767 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 735 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 488 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 879 t |
Where Tanzania imports men's knit underwear from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 89% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 89% |
| India | $164K | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $130K | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $60K | 1.5% |
| Kenya | $28K | 0.7% |
| Bangladesh | $15K | 0.4% |
| United States | $12K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $7K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5K | 0.1% |
| Oman | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6107
| 6107.11 | Men's cotton knit underpants | 34% |
| 6107.12 | Men's synthetic knit underpants | 30% |
| 6107.19 | Men's knit underpants (other fibres) | 17% |
| 6107.29 | Men's knit pyjamas (other fibres) | 7.5% |
| 6107.99 | Men's knit bathrobe (other fibres) | 6.8% |
| 6107.21 | Men's cotton knit pyjamas | 2.9% |
| 6107.91 | Men's cotton knit bathrobe | 1.7% |
| 6107.22 | Men's synthetic knit pyjamas | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6107.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.92 per kg, 90% below the world average of $19.59, 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 underwear exports from Tanzania
Exports of men's knit underwear by Tanzania reached $1.5 million in 2024 (106 tonnes). United States alone took 87% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.3M | 87% |
| Canada | $156K | 11% |
| India | $25K | 1.7% |
| Malawi | $3K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.2% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| Nigeria | $1K | 0% |
| Mauritius | $1K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania men's knit underwear imports (HS 6107): 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 6107: Underpants, briefs, nightshirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; men's or boys', knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of men's knit underwear imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported men's knit underwear worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's knit underwear to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by India (4%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 192% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's knit underwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.92 per kg in 2024, 90% below the world average of $19.59 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 underwear to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. The peak was 2021 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export men's knit underwear?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Canada and India. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's knit underwear?
The HS code for men's knit underwear is heading 6107. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 6107.11 (34% of the value) and 6107.12 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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