Wooden articles imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wooden articles by Tanzania reached $3.2 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $3.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 1.6K t |
Where Tanzania imports wooden articles from
China alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 77% |
| Germany | $243K | 7.6% |
| South Africa | $167K | 5.2% |
| France | $107K | 3.3% |
| Pakistan | $94K | 2.9% |
| India | $18K | 0.6% |
| Sri Lanka | $15K | 0.5% |
| Indonesia | $14K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $14K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 4421
| 4421.91 | Bamboo articles (other) | 44% |
| 4421.99 | Wood: not of bamboo, articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4414 to 4420 (excluding clothes hangers) | 39% |
| 4421.10 | Wooden clothes hangers | 17% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4421.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.67 per kg, 20% below the world average of $2.09, 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 wooden articles imports (HS 4421): 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 4421: Wooden articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4414 to 4420.
Common questions
What is the value of wooden articles imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported wooden articles worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply wooden articles to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Germany (8%) and South Africa (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 91% on the year.
What is the average import price of wooden articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.67 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $2.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wooden articles to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 123%. The peak was 2023 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for wooden articles?
The HS code for wooden articles is heading 4421. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 4421.91 (44% of the value) and 4421.99 (39%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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