Women's underwear imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of women's underwear by Tanzania reached $4.0 million in 2024 (929 tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $10.9 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 | $4.0M | 929 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 530 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 820 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 572 t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 747 t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 845 t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 751 t |
Where Tanzania imports women's underwear from
China alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 55% |
| India | $1.7M | 42% |
| Thailand | $41K | 1% |
| South Africa | $36K | 0.9% |
| Czech Republic | $12K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $8K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $6K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $6K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.1% |
| France | $5K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6208
| 6208.91 | Cotton women's vests | 44% |
| 6208.92 | Man-made women's vests | 28% |
| 6208.99 | Women's vests (other materials) | 8.7% |
| 6208.21 | Cotton women's nightdresses | 7.3% |
| 6208.19 | Women's slips (other materials) | 5.2% |
| 6208.22 | Man-made women's nightdresses | 4.5% |
| 6208.29 | Women's nightdresses (other materials) | 2% |
| 6208.11 | Man-made women's slips | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.31 per kg, 78% below the world average of $19.19, 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 women's underwear imports (HS 6208): 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 6208: Singlets and other vests, slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pyjamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; women's or girls' (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of women's underwear imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported women's underwear worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 929 tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's underwear to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by India (42%) and Thailand (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 282% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's underwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.31 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $19.19 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 underwear to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, a fall of 63%. The peak was 2017 at $10.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's underwear?
The HS code for women's underwear is heading 6208. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 6208.91 (44% of the value) and 6208.92 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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