Wooden office furniture imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wooden office furniture by Tanzania reached $4.2 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 43% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.4 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 | $4.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 2.9K t |
Where Tanzania imports wooden office furniture from
China alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 75% |
| Turkey | $223K | 5.3% |
| United States | $166K | 4% |
| South Africa | $137K | 3.3% |
| Malaysia | $94K | 2.2% |
| India | $92K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $74K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $49K | 1.2% |
| Portugal | $47K | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $35K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.66 per kg, 56% below the world average of $3.77, 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.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania wooden office furniture imports (HS 9403.30): 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 9403.30: Furniture: wooden, for office use.
Common questions
What is the value of wooden office furniture imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported wooden office furniture worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply wooden office furniture to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Turkey (5%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 96% on the year.
What is the average import price of wooden office furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.66 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $3.77 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wooden office furniture to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2023 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for wooden office furniture?
The HS code for wooden office furniture is subheading 9403.30. 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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