Plant fiber exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $23.3 million of plant fiber in 2024 (18.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 106 countries. Value fell 10% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $32.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23.3M | 18.2K t |
| 2023 | $25.9M | 18.6K t |
| 2022 | $32.7M | 22.6K t |
| 2021 | $28.2M | 21.2K t |
| 2020 | $25.0M | 18.7K t |
| 2019 | $24.3M | 21.9K t |
| 2018 | $13.7M | 14.2K t |
| 2017 | $17.2M | 14.7K t |
Where Tanzania exports plant fiber to
Most of it went to China (40%), Morocco (21%), Nigeria (12%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.3M | 40% |
| Morocco | $4.9M | 21% |
| Nigeria | $2.8M | 12% |
| Ghana | $1.3M | 5.7% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 4.8% |
| India | $817K | 3.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $550K | 2.4% |
| Egypt | $432K | 1.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $354K | 1.5% |
| Pakistan | $285K | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.27 per kg, 176% above the world average of $0.46. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plant fiber imports to Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania imported plant fiber worth $229 thousand (174 tonnes). India alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Sri Lanka grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $127K | 56% |
| Netherlands | $79K | 35% |
| Sri Lanka | $19K | 8.3% |
| Kenya | $3K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania plant fiber exports (HS 5305): 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 5305: Coconut, abaca (Manila hemp or Musa textilis Nee), ramie and other vegetable textile fibres n.e.c., raw or processed but not spun; tow, noils and waste of these fibres (including yarn waste and garnetted stock).
Common questions
What is the value of plant fiber exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported plant fiber worth $23.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 106 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy plant fiber from Tanzania?
China was the largest buyer with 40% of the value ($9.3 million), followed by Morocco (21%) and Nigeria (12%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 29 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average export price of plant fiber per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.27 per kg in 2024, 176% above the world average of $0.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of plant fiber from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $17.2 million in 2017 to $23.3 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2022 at $32.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.8 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import plant fiber?
Yes. Tanzania imported $229 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, the Netherlands and Sri Lanka. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $23.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plant fiber?
The HS code for plant fiber is heading 5305. In Tanzania all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 5305.00. It sits in HS chapter 53 (vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5305 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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