Polypropylene packing sacks exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $13.5 million of polypropylene packing sacks in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $33.1 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 | $13.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $18.5M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $22.4M | 8.0K t |
| 2021 | $33.1M | 11.9K t |
| 2020 | $25.3M | 10.1K t |
| 2019 | $22.7M | 9.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $17.5M | 6.8K t |
Where Tanzania exports polypropylene packing sacks to
Most of it went to Kenya (44%), Zimbabwe (18%), Malawi (16%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $6.0M | 44% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.5M | 18% |
| Malawi | $2.1M | 16% |
| Rwanda | $1.7M | 12% |
| Burundi | $742K | 5.5% |
| Uganda | $186K | 1.4% |
| Mozambique | $127K | 0.9% |
| Zambia | $104K | 0.8% |
| DR Congo | $53K | 0.4% |
| South Sudan | $25K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.48 per kg, close to the world average of $2.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polypropylene packing sacks imports to Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania imported polypropylene packing sacks worth $12.8 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. China alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+157% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.8M | 84% |
| Uganda | $666K | 5.2% |
| Zambia | $603K | 4.7% |
| Kenya | $309K | 2.4% |
| India | $209K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $82K | 0.6% |
| Malawi | $58K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $58K | 0.5% |
| Burundi | $32K | 0.3% |
| Mozambique | $18K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania polypropylene packing sacks exports (HS 6305.33): 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 6305.33: Sacks and bags: of a kind used for the packing of goods, of man-made textile materials, of polyethylene or polypropylene strip or the like, not flexible intermediate bulk containers.
Common questions
What is the value of polypropylene packing sacks exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported polypropylene packing sacks worth $13.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 144 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries buy polypropylene packing sacks from Tanzania?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 44% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Zimbabwe (18%) and Malawi (16%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 118% on the year.
What is the average export price of polypropylene packing sacks per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.48 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.42 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of polypropylene packing sacks from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $17.5 million in 2017 to $13.5 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2021 at $33.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.1 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import polypropylene packing sacks?
Yes. Tanzania imported $12.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Uganda and Zambia. That compares with exports of $13.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for polypropylene packing sacks?
The HS code for polypropylene packing sacks is subheading 6305.33. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6305 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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