Synthetic staple fabric imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $9.0 million of synthetic staple fabric in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
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 | $9.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 1.3K t |
Where Tanzania imports synthetic staple fabric from
China alone supplied 86% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+244% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.7M | 86% |
| India | $963K | 11% |
| Pakistan | $139K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $39K | 0.4% |
| Indonesia | $31K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $20K | 0.2% |
| United States | $15K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $3K | 0% |
| Spain | $2K | 0% |
| France | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5512
| 5512.19 | Polyester staple fabric (other) | 63% |
| 5512.11 | Polyester staple fabric (natural) | 19% |
| 5512.99 | High synthetic staple fabric, dyed | 14% |
| 5512.29 | Acrylic or modacrylic blend fabric, dyed | 3.6% |
| 5512.21 | Acrylic staple fabric (natural) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5512.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.29 per kg, 70% below the world average of $7.71, 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 staple fabric imports (HS 5512): 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 5512: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic staple fabric imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported synthetic staple fabric worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic staple fabric to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by India (11%) and Pakistan (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 244% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic staple fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.29 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $7.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of synthetic staple fabric to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024, an increase of 146%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic staple fabric?
The HS code for synthetic staple fabric is heading 5512. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 5512.19 (63% of the value) and 5512.11 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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