Metal office furniture imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $6.0 million of metal office furniture in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 19% on 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 | $6.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 980 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 864 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 967 t |
Where Tanzania imports metal office furniture from
China alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.0M | 84% |
| Vietnam | $196K | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $118K | 2% |
| India | $117K | 2% |
| Italy | $97K | 1.6% |
| Malaysia | $78K | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $68K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $65K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $45K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $35K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.14 per kg, close to the world average of $4.49.
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 office furniture imports (HS 9403.10): 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 9403.10: Furniture: metal, for office use.
Common questions
What is the value of metal office furniture imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported metal office furniture worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal office furniture to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Vietnam (3%) and the United Arab Emirates (2%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 425% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal office furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.14 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $4.49 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 office furniture to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal office furniture?
The HS code for metal office furniture is subheading 9403.10. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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