Umbrellas imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of umbrellas by Tanzania reached $7.2 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $7.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 704 t |
Where Tanzania imports umbrellas from
China alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.9M | 95% |
| Kenya | $123K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $61K | 0.8% |
| India | $42K | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $24K | 0.3% |
| Mauritius | $22K | 0.3% |
| Zambia | $19K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $11K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 0.1% |
| Botswana | $7K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6601
| 6601.91 | Telescopic umbrellas | 53% |
| 6601.99 | Umbrellas (other types) | 33% |
| 6601.10 | Garden umbrellas | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6601.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.67 per kg, 51% below the world average of $5.49, 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 umbrellas imports (HS 6601): 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 6601: Umbrellas; sun umbrellas (including walking stick umbrellas, garden umbrellas and similar umbrellas).
Common questions
What is the value of umbrellas imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported umbrellas worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply umbrellas to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by Kenya (2%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 903% on the year.
What is the average import price of umbrellas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.67 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $5.49 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of umbrellas to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 329%. The peak was 2023 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for umbrellas?
The HS code for umbrellas is heading 6601. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 6601.91 (53% of the value) and 6601.99 (33%).
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.
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