Scarf and shawl imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported scarf and shawl worth $7.2 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $12.9 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 | $7.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $11.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 721 t |
| 2017 | $12.9M | 1.1K t |
Where Tanzania imports scarf and shawl from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 84% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $6.0M | 84% |
| China | $884K | 12% |
| Kenya | $46K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $38K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $35K | 0.5% |
| Indonesia | $29K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $26K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $20K | 0.3% |
| Pakistan | $13K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $12K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 6214
| 6214.90 | Scarves and shawls (other materials) | 89% |
| 6214.30 | Synthetic scarves and shawls | 6.8% |
| 6214.40 | Artificial fibre scarves | 2.3% |
| 6214.10 | Silk scarves and shawls | 1.6% |
| 6214.20 | Wool scarves and shawls | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6214.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.60 per kg, 91% below the world average of $28.17, 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 scarf and shawl imports (HS 6214): 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 6214: Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of scarf and shawl imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported scarf and shawl worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply scarf and shawl to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by China (12%) and Kenya (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 565% on the year.
What is the average import price of scarf and shawl per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.60 per kg in 2024, 91% below the world average of $28.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of scarf and shawl to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.9 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2017 at $12.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for scarf and shawl?
The HS code for scarf and shawl is heading 6214. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 6214.90 (89% of the value) and 6214.30 (7%).
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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