Synthetic filament yarn imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of synthetic filament yarn by Tanzania reached $10.7 million in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $10.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $10.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 3.7K t |
Where Tanzania imports synthetic filament yarn from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+219% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.0M | 57% |
| South Korea | $2.3M | 22% |
| India | $900K | 8.4% |
| Egypt | $459K | 4.3% |
| Singapore | $375K | 3.5% |
| Vietnam | $256K | 2.4% |
| Japan | $193K | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $88K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $24K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $11K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 5402
| 5402.20 | High-tenacity polyester yarn | 20% |
| 5402.49 | Synthetic filament yarn (other) | 17% |
| 5402.48 | Polypropylene filament yarn | 16% |
| 5402.33 | Textured polyester yarn | 11% |
| 5402.44 | Elastomeric filament yarn | 8.9% |
| 5402.62 | Plied polyester filament yarn | 5.5% |
| 5402.19 | High-tenacity nylon yarn | 4.1% |
| 5402.52 | Twisted polyester filament yarn | 3.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.24 per kg, close to the world average of $2.52.
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 synthetic filament yarn imports (HS 5402): 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 5402: Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic filament yarn imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported synthetic filament yarn worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic filament yarn to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by South Korea (22%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 547% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic filament yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.24 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $2.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic filament yarn to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2022 at $10.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic filament yarn?
The HS code for synthetic filament yarn is heading 5402. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 5402.20 (20% of the value) and 5402.49 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Tanzania reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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