Warp knit fabric imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $4.9 million of warp knit fabric in 2024 (470 tonnes). Value rose 257% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $4.9M | 470 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 550 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 453 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 564 t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 619 t |
Where Tanzania imports warp knit fabric from
China alone supplied 92% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+343% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 92% |
| India | $240K | 4.9% |
| South Africa | $82K | 1.7% |
| Japan | $35K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $25K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $11K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6005
| 6005.39 | Printed synthetic warp knit | 63% |
| 6005.44 | Fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of artificial fibres, printed | 18% |
| 6005.37 | Dyed synthetic warp knit | 11% |
| 6005.90 | Warp knit fabric (other fibres) | 6.6% |
| 6005.36 | Unbleached synthetic warp knit | 1.2% |
| 6005.38 | Multi-colour synthetic warp knit | 0.5% |
| 6005.24 | Fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, printed | 0.1% |
| 6005.35 | Synthetic warp knit fabric | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.43 per kg, 83% above the world average of $5.69. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Warp knit fabric exports from Tanzania
Exports of warp knit fabric by Tanzania reached $217 thousand in 2024 (49 tonnes). South Africa alone took 100% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $217K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania warp knit fabric imports (HS 6005): 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 6005: Fabrics; warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04.
Common questions
What is the value of warp knit fabric imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported warp knit fabric worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 470 tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 257% on 2023.
Which countries supply warp knit fabric to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by India (5%) and South Africa (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 343% on the year.
What is the average import price of warp knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.43 per kg in 2024, 83% above the world average of $5.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of warp knit fabric to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. The peak was 2019 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export warp knit fabric?
Yes. Tanzania exported $217 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for warp knit fabric?
The HS code for warp knit fabric is heading 6005. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 6005.39 (63% of the value) and 6005.44 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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