Textile shoes imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $5.8 million of textile shoes in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 76% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $28.1 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 | $5.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $23.9M | 863 t |
| 2022 | $28.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 2.7K t |
Where Tanzania imports textile shoes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 82% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 82% |
| Thailand | $379K | 6.5% |
| Turkey | $301K | 5.2% |
| India | $201K | 3.5% |
| South Africa | $29K | 0.5% |
| Romania | $21K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $18K | 0.3% |
| Iran | $14K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $10K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.88 per kg, 83% below the world average of $22.23, 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 shoes imports (HS 6404.19): 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 6404.19: Footwear: (other than sportswear), with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of textile shoes imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported textile shoes worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 76% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile shoes to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Thailand (7%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 131% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile shoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.88 per kg in 2024, 83% below the world average of $22.23 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of textile shoes to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2022 at $28.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile shoes?
The HS code for textile shoes is subheading 6404.19. It sits in HS chapter 64 (footwear; gaiters and the like; parts of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6404 page.
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