Nonwoven fabric imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of nonwoven fabric by Tanzania reached $15.2 million in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15.2M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $15.0M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $11.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 931 t |
Where Tanzania imports nonwoven fabric from
China alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.8M | 91% |
| France | $522K | 3.4% |
| South Africa | $260K | 1.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $150K | 1% |
| Kenya | $132K | 0.9% |
| India | $83K | 0.6% |
| United States | $47K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $44K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $29K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $24K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 5603
| 5603.11 | Light nonwoven synthetic fabric | 59% |
| 5603.94 | Very heavy nonwoven natural fabric | 13% |
| 5603.91 | Light nonwoven natural fabric | 8.1% |
| 5603.14 | Very heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric | 7.1% |
| 5603.92 | Medium nonwoven natural fabric | 4.4% |
| 5603.93 | Heavy nonwoven natural fabric | 3.6% |
| 5603.12 | Medium nonwoven synthetic fabric | 2.7% |
| 5603.13 | Heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5603.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.23 per kg, 45% below the world average of $4.06, 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.
Nonwoven fabric exports from Tanzania
Exports of nonwoven fabric by Tanzania reached $1.1 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+487% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.1M | 99% |
| Burundi | $13K | 1.2% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania nonwoven fabric imports (HS 5603): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 5603: Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated.
Common questions
What is the value of nonwoven fabric imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported nonwoven fabric worth $15.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply nonwoven fabric to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($13.8 million), followed by France (3%) and South Africa (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 872% on the year.
What is the average import price of nonwoven fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.23 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $4.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of nonwoven fabric to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $15.2 million in 2024, an increase of 478%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.6 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export nonwoven fabric?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Burundi and Malawi. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $14.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for nonwoven fabric?
The HS code for nonwoven fabric is heading 5603. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 5603.11 (59% of the value) and 5603.94 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Tanzania reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
Nonwoven fabric product types in Tanzania
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.