Polyester blend fabric (smooth) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyester blend fabric (smooth) by Tanzania reached $34.1 million in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 53% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 61% 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 | $34.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $22.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $9.7M | 10.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 844 t |
| 2018 | $929K | 378 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 588 t |
Where Tanzania imports polyester blend fabric (smooth) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $31.3M | 92% |
| India | $1.3M | 3.8% |
| Indonesia | $1.1M | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $131K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $95K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $82K | 0.2% |
| Somalia | $14K | 0% |
| Pakistan | $14K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0% |
| Turkey | $8K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.17 per kg, 63% above the world average of $5.02. 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.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania polyester blend fabric (smooth) imports (HS 5407.69): 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 5407.69: Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of non-textured polyester filaments.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester blend fabric (smooth) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported polyester blend fabric (smooth) worth $34.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 181 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester blend fabric (smooth) to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($31.3 million), followed by India (4%) and Indonesia (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 610% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester blend fabric (smooth) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.17 per kg in 2024, 63% above the world average of $5.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyester blend fabric (smooth) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $34.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester blend fabric (smooth)?
The HS code for polyester blend fabric (smooth) is subheading 5407.69. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5407 page.
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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