Other synthetic staple fabric imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $18.9 million of other synthetic staple fabric in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). That is 7% 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 | $18.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $17.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $17.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $16.8M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $14.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2019 | $12.6M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $12.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $12.2M | 2.8K t |
Where Tanzania imports other synthetic staple fabric from
Indonesia alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $11.3M | 60% |
| China | $4.3M | 23% |
| India | $3.0M | 16% |
| Pakistan | $192K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $94K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $10K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $6K | 0% |
| Taiwan | $6K | 0% |
| Mauritius | $2K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5515
| 5515.11 | Polyester and viscose rayon blend | 90% |
| 5515.99 | Synthetic blend fabric (other) | 5% |
| 5515.19 | Polyester blend fabric (other) | 3.8% |
| 5515.13 | Polyester and wool blend | 0.8% |
| 5515.12 | Polyester and man-made filament blend | 0.6% |
| 5515.29 | Acrylic blend fabric (other) | 0.1% |
| 5515.91 | Synthetic and filament blend fabric | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5515.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.68 per kg, 56% below the world average of $8.27, 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 other synthetic staple fabric imports (HS 5515): 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 5515: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 55.
Common questions
What is the value of other synthetic staple fabric imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported other synthetic staple fabric worth $18.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply other synthetic staple fabric to Tanzania?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($11.3 million), followed by China (23%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 193% on the year.
What is the average import price of other synthetic staple fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.68 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $8.27 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of other synthetic staple fabric to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.2 million in 2017 to $18.9 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for other synthetic staple fabric?
The HS code for other synthetic staple fabric is heading 5515. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 5515.11 (90% of the value) and 5515.99 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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