Wooden furniture imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wooden furniture by Tanzania reached $12.3 million in 2024 (8.0 thousand tonnes). That is 45% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $22.4 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 | $12.3M | 8.0K t |
| 2023 | $22.4M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $14.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $21.1M | 6.7K t |
| 2018 | $9.2M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $10.8M | 7.9K t |
Where Tanzania imports wooden furniture from
Most of the value came from China (47%), Turkey (13%), United Arab Emirates (10%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+224% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.8M | 47% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 10% |
| South Africa | $754K | 6.1% |
| Indonesia | $567K | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $546K | 4.4% |
| United States | $186K | 1.5% |
| Hong Kong | $185K | 1.5% |
| Kenya | $179K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $163K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.53 per kg, 52% below the world average of $3.20, 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.
Wooden furniture exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported wooden furniture worth $222 thousand (176 tonnes). Most of it went to DR Congo (23%), Zambia (10%), Japan (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $50K | 23% |
| Zambia | $22K | 9.7% |
| Japan | $19K | 8.4% |
| France | $18K | 8.2% |
| United States | $14K | 6.1% |
| Malawi | $11K | 5% |
| Sweden | $7K | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $7K | 3.1% |
| Namibia | $6K | 2.5% |
| Egypt | $5K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania wooden furniture imports (HS 9403.60): 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 9403.60: Furniture: wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom use.
Common questions
What is the value of wooden furniture imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported wooden furniture worth $12.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply wooden furniture to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by Turkey (13%) and the United Arab Emirates (10%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 73 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 224% on the year.
What is the average import price of wooden furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.53 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $3.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wooden furniture to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.8 million in 2017 to $12.3 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2023 at $22.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.8 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export wooden furniture?
Yes. Tanzania exported $222 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Zambia and Japan. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $12.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for wooden furniture?
The HS code for wooden furniture is subheading 9403.60. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9403 page.
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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