Pile fabric imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $6.0 million of pile fabric in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 153% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average.
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 | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 610 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 449 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 470 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 821 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 291 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 314 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 227 t |
Where Tanzania imports pile fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 98% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+151% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.9M | 98% |
| Turkey | $54K | 0.9% |
| India | $16K | 0.3% |
| Indonesia | $14K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $10K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $2K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5801
| 5801.36 | Chenille fabric, synthetic | 77% |
| 5801.31 | Synthetic pile fabric, uncut | 16% |
| 5801.90 | Pile fabric (other materials) | 3.8% |
| 5801.32 | Synthetic corduroy | 1.4% |
| 5801.37 | Synthetic pile fabric, warp | 1% |
| 5801.21 | Fabrics: woven pile, of cotton, uncut weft pile fabrics, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806 | 0.5% |
| 5801.33 | Synthetic pile fabric, other weft | 0.2% |
| 5801.10 | Wool pile fabric | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5801.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.32 per kg, 58% below the world average of $7.96, 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 pile fabric imports (HS 5801): 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 5801: Fabrics; woven pile and chenille fabrics, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806.
Common questions
What is the value of pile fabric imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported pile fabric worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 153% on 2023.
Which countries supply pile fabric to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by Turkey (1%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 385% on the year.
What is the average import price of pile fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.32 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $7.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pile fabric to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 327%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for pile fabric?
The HS code for pile fabric is heading 5801. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 5801.36 (77% of the value) and 5801.31 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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