Woven carpet imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $5.6 million of woven carpet in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $5.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 799 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 479 t |
Where Tanzania imports woven carpet from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $3.5M | 64% |
| China | $794K | 14% |
| Egypt | $599K | 11% |
| Indonesia | $104K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $87K | 1.6% |
| India | $84K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $62K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $50K | 0.9% |
| Jordan | $39K | 0.7% |
| Sweden | $36K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 5702
| 5702.42 | Woven pile carpet, synthetic (finished) | 67% |
| 5702.32 | Woven pile carpet, synthetic (unmade) | 13% |
| 5702.92 | Flat woven carpet, synthetic (finished) | 5% |
| 5702.99 | Flat woven carpet (finished, other) | 5% |
| 5702.50 | Flat woven carpet (unmade) | 3.1% |
| 5702.39 | Woven pile carpet (unmade, other) | 1.8% |
| 5702.41 | Woven pile carpet, wool (finished) | 1.7% |
| 5702.49 | Woven pile carpet (finished, other) | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5702.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.43 per kg, 46% below the world average of $4.52, 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 woven carpet imports (HS 5702): 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 5702: Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), whether or not made up, including kelem, schumacks, karamanie and similar hand-woven rugs.
Common questions
What is the value of woven carpet imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported woven carpet worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply woven carpet to Tanzania?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by China (14%) and Egypt (11%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 891% on the year.
What is the average import price of woven carpet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.43 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $4.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of woven carpet to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 150%. The peak was 2023 at $6.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for woven carpet?
The HS code for woven carpet is heading 5702. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 5702.42 (67% of the value) and 5702.32 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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