Textile finish imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of textile finish by Tanzania reached $3.0 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 18% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, 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 | $3.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 1.1K t |
Where Tanzania imports textile finish from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.7M | 57% |
| South Africa | $420K | 14% |
| China | $258K | 8.5% |
| Egypt | $164K | 5.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $84K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $84K | 2.8% |
| Sri Lanka | $81K | 2.7% |
| Kenya | $68K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $38K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $17K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 3809
| 3809.91 | Textile finishing agent | 85% |
| 3809.93 | Leather finishing agent | 7% |
| 3809.92 | Paper finishing agent | 5.5% |
| 3809.10 | Starch finishing agent | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3809.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.77 per kg, close to the world average of $1.58.
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 textile finish imports (HS 3809): 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 3809: Finishing agents, dye carriers to accelerate the dyeing, fixing of dyestuffs, other products and preparations, of a kind used in the textile, paper, leather or like industries, n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of textile finish imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported textile finish worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile finish to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by South Africa (14%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 964% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile finish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.77 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $1.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of textile finish to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. The peak was 2022 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile finish?
The HS code for textile finish is heading 3809. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 3809.91 (85% of the value) and 3809.93 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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