Kapok Fibre (stuffing) Prices in Tanzania
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (TZS) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 1.37 | 3,257 | ▼ 6.5% | ▼ 6.5% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the kapok fibre (stuffing) price in Tanzania available is US$ 1.37 per kg (3,257 TZS), down 6.5% year-on-year.
Tanzania is a significant exporter of kapok fibre (stuffing), ranking #8 out of 73 global exporters in 2024. The country exported 9,601 tonnes valued at US$13,134,776, accounting for 1.8% of global exports and showing a 276.3% year-on-year increase. Tanzania is a net exporter of kapok fibre. The latest export unit value is US$1.3681 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - kapok fibre (stuffing) in Tanzania
Tanzania is a significant exporter of kapok fibre (stuffing), ranking #8 out of 73 global exporters in 2024. The country exported 9,601 tonnes valued at US$13,134,776, accounting for 1.8% of global exports and showing a 276.3% year-on-year increase. Tanzania is a net exporter of kapok fibre. The latest export unit value is US$1.3681 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Tanzania exported $13.1M (9.6 kt) of kapok fibre (stuffing)▲ 276.3% YoY. That ranks #8 worldwide (1.8% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top kapok fibre (stuffing) exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 India $321.3M · 43.3%
- #2 Sri Lanka $204.3M · 27.5%
- #3 Kenya $49.1M · 6.6%
- #4 Brazil $39.2M · 5.3%
- #5 Ecuador $21.6M · 2.9%
Annual export data Tanzania · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13.1M | 9.6 kt | $1.37 |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 2.4 kt | $1.46 |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 4.9 kt | $1.54 |
| 2021 | $11M | 7.8 kt | $1.4 |
| 2020 | $15.2M | 10.3 kt | $1.48 |
HS Code
kapok fibre (stuffing) is traded under Harmonized System code 5305.00. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade. Values are official reported figures.