Pillow and cushion imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $8.5 million of pillow and cushion in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $8.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 998 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 633 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 726 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 448 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 436 t |
Where Tanzania imports pillow and cushion from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 90% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.6M | 90% |
| South Africa | $207K | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $177K | 2.1% |
| Hong Kong | $79K | 0.9% |
| Egypt | $52K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $45K | 0.5% |
| Kenya | $44K | 0.5% |
| India | $36K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $35K | 0.4% |
| Pakistan | $33K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.03 per kg, close to the world average of $6.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pillow and cushion exports from Tanzania
Exports of pillow and cushion by Tanzania reached $2.1 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+737% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.9M | 91% |
| Mozambique | $160K | 7.8% |
| Comoros | $5K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $5K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.1% |
| Burundi | $2K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania pillow and cushion imports (HS 9404.90): 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 9404.90: Bedding and similar furnishing articles: n.e.c. in heading no. 9404 (e.g. quilts, eiderdowns, cushions, pouffes and pillows).
Common questions
What is the value of pillow and cushion imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported pillow and cushion worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply pillow and cushion to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by South Africa (2%) and the United Arab Emirates (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 506% on the year.
What is the average import price of pillow and cushion per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.03 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $6.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pillow and cushion to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, an increase of 167%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export pillow and cushion?
Yes. Tanzania exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Mozambique and the Comoros. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for pillow and cushion?
The HS code for pillow and cushion is subheading 9404.90. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9404 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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