Women's knit underwear imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $11.7 million of women's knit underwear in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is 37% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $28.4 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 | $11.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $18.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $28.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 625 t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 757 t |
Where Tanzania imports women's knit underwear from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.3M | 97% |
| Turkey | $135K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $116K | 1% |
| India | $27K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $22K | 0.2% |
| United States | $16K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $13K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9K | 0.1% |
| Bangladesh | $7K | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | $4K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6108
| 6108.92 | Women's synthetic knit negligee | 30% |
| 6108.29 | Women's knit briefs (other fibres) | 25% |
| 6108.21 | Women's cotton knit briefs | 15% |
| 6108.22 | Women's synthetic knit briefs | 12% |
| 6108.99 | Women's knit negligee (other fibres) | 8.1% |
| 6108.91 | Women's cotton knit negligee | 6.9% |
| 6108.31 | Women's cotton knit pyjamas | 1% |
| 6108.19 | Slips and petticoats: women's or girls', of textile materials (other than man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6108.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.02 per kg, 70% below the world average of $20.31, 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 knit underwear exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $1.9 million of women's knit underwear in 2024 (103 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 86% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.6M | 86% |
| Canada | $169K | 9% |
| South Africa | $91K | 4.8% |
| Kuwait | $2K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $2K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
| Seychelles | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania women's knit underwear imports (HS 6108): 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 6108: Slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pyjamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; women's or girls', knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of women's knit underwear imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported women's knit underwear worth $11.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's knit underwear to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($11.3 million), followed by Turkey (1%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 167% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's knit underwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.02 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $20.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of women's knit underwear to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $11.7 million in 2024, an increase of 97%. The peak was 2022 at $28.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export women's knit underwear?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Canada and South Africa. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's knit underwear?
The HS code for women's knit underwear is heading 6108. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 6108.92 (30% of the value) and 6108.29 (25%).
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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