Synthetic monofilament imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of synthetic monofilament by Tanzania reached $3.3 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 26% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.6 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 | $3.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 690 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 928 t |
Where Tanzania imports synthetic monofilament from
One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+355% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $2.0M | 61% |
| China | $906K | 28% |
| Thailand | $180K | 5.5% |
| Hong Kong | $117K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $40K | 1.2% |
| India | $28K | 0.9% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5404
| 5404.12 | Polypropylene monofilament | 61% |
| 5404.19 | Synthetic monofilament (other) | 31% |
| 5404.90 | Synthetic monofilament strip | 7.9% |
| 5404.11 | Elastomeric monofilament | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5404.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.71 per kg, 51% below the world average of $5.52, 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 synthetic monofilament imports (HS 5404): 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 5404: Synthetic monofilament of 67 decitex or more, of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm; strip and the like (e.g. artificial straw) of synthetic textile materials of an apparent width not exceeding 5mm.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic monofilament imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported synthetic monofilament worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic monofilament to Tanzania?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by China (28%) and Thailand (6%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 355% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic monofilament per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.71 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $5.52 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 monofilament to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2018 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic monofilament?
The HS code for synthetic monofilament is heading 5404. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 5404.12 (61% of the value) and 5404.19 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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