Mop imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $3.1 million of mop in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 70% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.1 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 | $3.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $10.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $9.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 1.2K t |
Where Tanzania imports mop from
China alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 90% |
| India | $51K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $49K | 1.6% |
| Kenya | $44K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $42K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $31K | 1% |
| United States | $21K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $11K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $11K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $10K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.39 per kg, 77% below the world average of $5.97, 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.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania mop imports (HS 9603.90): 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 9603.90: Brooms, brushes, mops, feather dusters, squeegees, hand operated mechanical floor sweepers: (not motorised), prepared knots and tufts for brooms or brush making n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of mop imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported mop worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply mop to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by India (2%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 204% on the year.
What is the average import price of mop per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.39 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $5.97 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of mop to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2023 at $10.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for mop?
The HS code for mop is subheading 9603.90. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9603 page.
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