Printed medium plain cotton fabric imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $26.0 million of printed medium plain cotton fabric in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 63% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $81.4 million.
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 | $26.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $70.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $24.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $81.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $30.2M | 6.8K t |
| 2019 | $48.4M | 11.1K t |
| 2018 | $55.1M | 15.3K t |
| 2017 | $45.4M | 15.0K t |
Where Tanzania imports printed medium plain cotton fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.0M | 54% |
| India | $11.7M | 45% |
| Hong Kong | $216K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $165K | 0.6% |
| DR Congo | $2K | 0% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.36 per kg, 20% below the world average of $9.22, 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 printed medium plain cotton fabric imports (HS 5208.52): 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 5208.52: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of printed medium plain cotton fabric imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported printed medium plain cotton fabric worth $26.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 181 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed medium plain cotton fabric to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($14.0 million), followed by India (45%) and Hong Kong (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 378% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed medium plain cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.36 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $9.22 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of printed medium plain cotton fabric to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $45.4 million in 2017 to $26.0 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2021 at $81.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $47.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed medium plain cotton fabric?
The HS code for printed medium plain cotton fabric is subheading 5208.52. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5208 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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