Party and entertainment supplies imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $2.4 million of party and entertainment supplies in 2024 (414 tonnes). Value fell 34% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.7 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 | $2.4M | 414 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 350 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 379 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 329 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 236 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 276 t |
| 2018 | $556K | 195 t |
| 2017 | $943K | 201 t |
Where Tanzania imports party and entertainment supplies from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 92% |
| Mauritania | $47K | 1.9% |
| United States | $46K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $37K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $13K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $10K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.2% |
| India | $4K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 9505
| 9505.90 | Party decoration | 85% |
| 9505.10 | Christmas decoration | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9505.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.89 per kg, 32% below the world average of $8.67, 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.
Party and entertainment supplies exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported party and entertainment supplies worth $523 thousand (17 tonnes). Germany alone took 95% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $497K | 95% |
| United States | $7K | 1.4% |
| Switzerland | $5K | 0.9% |
| Japan | $2K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.3% |
| India | $1K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.2% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania party and entertainment supplies imports (HS 9505): 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 9505: Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, including conjuring tricks and novelty jokes.
Common questions
What is the value of party and entertainment supplies imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported party and entertainment supplies worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 414 tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply party and entertainment supplies to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Mauritania (2%) and the United States (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 803% on the year.
What is the average import price of party and entertainment supplies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.89 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $8.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of party and entertainment supplies to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $943 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 159%. The peak was 2023 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export party and entertainment supplies?
Yes. Tanzania exported $523 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United States and Switzerland. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for party and entertainment supplies?
The HS code for party and entertainment supplies is heading 9505. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 9505.90 (84% of the value) and 9505.10 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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