Textile footwear imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $7.1 million of textile footwear in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 72% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $28.8 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 | $7.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $25.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $28.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $10.6M | 3.0K t |
Where Tanzania imports textile footwear from
China alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.8M | 82% |
| Thailand | $379K | 5.3% |
| India | $332K | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $304K | 4.3% |
| South Africa | $37K | 0.5% |
| Pakistan | $25K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $21K | 0.3% |
| Romania | $21K | 0.3% |
| United States | $20K | 0.3% |
| Vietnam | $17K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 6404
| 6404.19 | Textile shoes | 82% |
| 6404.11 | Sports sneakers | 15% |
| 6404.20 | Textile shoes with leather soles | 3.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6404.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.65 per kg, 87% below the world average of $27.80, 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.
Textile footwear exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported textile footwear worth $313 thousand (563 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 82% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $257K | 82% |
| Egypt | $20K | 6.3% |
| Comoros | $12K | 3.7% |
| Botswana | $10K | 3.1% |
| Malawi | $4K | 1.2% |
| France | $2K | 0.6% |
| Kuwait | $2K | 0.5% |
| United States | $1K | 0.4% |
| Burundi | $1K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania textile footwear imports (HS 6404): 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 6404: Footwear; with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of textile footwear imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported textile footwear worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 122nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile footwear to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by Thailand (5%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 131% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.65 per kg in 2024, 87% below the world average of $27.80 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 footwear to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.6 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2022 at $28.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.3 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export textile footwear?
Yes. Tanzania exported $313 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Egypt and the Comoros. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile footwear?
The HS code for textile footwear is heading 6404. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 6404.19 (82% of the value) and 6404.11 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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