Metal furniture imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported metal furniture worth $12.4 million (4.2 thousand tonnes). That is 13% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $12.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $11.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 2.7K t |
Where Tanzania imports metal furniture from
China alone supplied 84% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.4M | 84% |
| Turkey | $320K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $285K | 2.3% |
| South Africa | $195K | 1.6% |
| Malaysia | $186K | 1.5% |
| India | $176K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $124K | 1% |
| Kenya | $119K | 1% |
| United States | $68K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $67K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.93 per kg, 28% below the world average of $4.09, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania metal furniture imports (HS 9403.20): 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 9403.20: Furniture: metal, other than for office use.
Common questions
What is the value of metal furniture imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported metal furniture worth $12.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal furniture to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($10.4 million), followed by Turkey (3%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 974% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.93 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $4.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal furniture to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $12.4 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal furniture?
The HS code for metal furniture is subheading 9403.20. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9403 page.
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