Synthetic staple yarn imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of synthetic staple yarn by Tanzania reached $3.6 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 59% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $3.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 759 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 818 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 965 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 712 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 493 t |
Where Tanzania imports synthetic staple yarn from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+237% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.8M | 50% |
| China | $980K | 27% |
| India | $757K | 21% |
| Turkey | $70K | 1.9% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Rwanda | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5509
| 5509.32 | Plied acrylic staple yarn | 63% |
| 5509.22 | Plied polyester staple yarn | 16% |
| 5509.21 | Polyester staple yarn | 5.2% |
| 5509.69 | Acrylic blend yarn (other) | 4.6% |
| 5509.99 | Synthetic blend yarn (other) | 3.5% |
| 5509.51 | Polyester-rayon blend yarn | 3.4% |
| 5509.61 | Acrylic-wool blend yarn | 1.9% |
| 5509.59 | Polyester blend yarn (other) | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5509.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.53 per kg, close to the world average of $3.00.
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 yarn imports (HS 5509): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 5509: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic staple yarn imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported synthetic staple yarn worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic staple yarn to Tanzania?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (27%) and India (21%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 237% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic staple yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.53 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $3.00 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 staple yarn to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 99%. The peak was 2022 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic staple yarn?
The HS code for synthetic staple yarn is heading 5509. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 5509.32 (63% of the value) and 5509.22 (16%).
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.
Same product, other countries
World synthetic staple yarn trade: top importers and exporters
Synthetic staple yarn product types in Tanzania
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