Women's clothing imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported women's clothing worth $107.3 million (8.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 37% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $107.3M | 8.4K t |
| 2023 | $78.0M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $73.2M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $44.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $31.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $17.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $30.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $43.7M | 4.1K t |
Where Tanzania imports women's clothing from
China alone supplied 85% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $91.3M | 85% |
| India | $9.4M | 8.8% |
| Indonesia | $4.2M | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $797K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $345K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $273K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $266K | 0.3% |
| Eswatini | $144K | 0.1% |
| Mauritius | $69K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $59K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6204
| 6204.62 | Cotton women's trousers | 40% |
| 6204.43 | Synthetic women's dresses | 21% |
| 6204.53 | Synthetic women's skirts | 8% |
| 6204.32 | Cotton women's jackets | 7.1% |
| 6204.42 | Cotton women's dresses | 6.4% |
| 6204.33 | Synthetic women's jackets | 5% |
| 6204.49 | Women's dresses (other materials) | 3.2% |
| 6204.52 | Cotton women's skirts | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6204.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.72 per kg, 57% below the world average of $29.26, 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.
Women's clothing exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $15.2 million of women's clothing in 2024 (891 tonnes). United States alone took 74% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $11.2M | 74% |
| France | $1.5M | 10% |
| China | $1.4M | 9.5% |
| Spain | $575K | 3.8% |
| Malawi | $226K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $100K | 0.7% |
| Uganda | $49K | 0.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $24K | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $10K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $6K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania women's clothing imports (HS 6204): 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 6204: Suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); women's or girls' (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of women's clothing imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported women's clothing worth $107.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's clothing to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($91.3 million), followed by India (9%) and Indonesia (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. Eswatini grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.72 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $29.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of women's clothing to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.7 million in 2017 to $107.3 million in 2024, an increase of 146%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $53.2 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export women's clothing?
Yes. Tanzania exported $15.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, France and China. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $92.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's clothing?
The HS code for women's clothing is heading 6204. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 6204.62 (40% of the value) and 6204.43 (20%).
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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