Textile label imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of textile label by Tanzania reached $2.1 million in 2024 (491 tonnes). That is 55% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $2.1M | 491 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 428 t |
| 2022 | $887K | 451 t |
| 2021 | $518K | 201 t |
| 2020 | $583K | 118 t |
| 2019 | $702K | 208 t |
| 2018 | $721K | 209 t |
| 2017 | $666K | 184 t |
Where Tanzania imports textile label from
China alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 80% |
| India | $93K | 4.5% |
| Hong Kong | $91K | 4.4% |
| South Africa | $72K | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $45K | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $31K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $29K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $18K | 0.9% |
| Kenya | $12K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 5807
| 5807.10 | Labels, badges and similar articles: woven, of textile materials, in the piece, in strips or cut to shape or size, not embroidered | 83% |
| 5807.90 | Labels, badges and similar articles: (other than woven), of textile materials, in the piece, in strips or cut to shape or size, not embroidered | 17% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5807.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.23 per kg, 82% below the world average of $23.17, 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 textile label imports (HS 5807): 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 5807: Labels, badges and similar articles; of textile materials, in the piece, in strips or cut to shape or size, not embroidered.
Common questions
What is the value of textile label imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported textile label worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 491 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile label to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by India (4%) and Hong Kong (4%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 610% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile label per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.23 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $23.17 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 label to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $666 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 212%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $937 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for textile label?
The HS code for textile label is heading 5807. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 5807.10 (83% of the value) and 5807.90 (17%).
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