Garments we supply in Tanzania

Tanzania is a large market whose port at Dar es Salaam also serves Zambia, Malawi, DR Congo and Rwanda, so cargo cleared there reaches several neighbouring markets.

Buyers here are wholesalers in Kariakoo, Dar es Salaam, buy mixed containers for markets across the country and for transit trade; schools and institutions buy uniforms, and mining contractors buy workwear.

Buyers prefer value-priced cotton T-shirts, shirts, kidswear, school uniforms and track pants; printed shirts and kurtis sell well in the coastal towns.

Warm year-round with a long rain season from March to May. Demand peaks at the start of the school year in January, around Eid, Christmas and wedding seasons.

Imports clear through TRA with an import declaration, and goods may need a Certificate of Conformity under the pre-export verification programme; check with a local clearing agent.

Duties and taxes: Import duty plus VAT under the EAC Common External Tariff. Rates change, so confirm the HS code and duty with your customs broker before you finalise landed cost; we supply the invoice, packing list and certificate of origin needed for clearance.

Men's, women's and kids' denim jeans in slim, regular, relaxed and straight fits with stone, enzyme and rinse washes. Tanzania is one of the markets with its own page for this line.

Fabrics: 100% cotton denim, 10–12 oz, rigid, 98% cotton / 2% elastane stretch denim, 9–11 oz and cotton-polyester blend denim for lower cost. Sizes: Waist 28–44 inches in even sizes, inseam 30, 32 and 34 inches; EU and US size charts available; kids 2–14 years and women's 26–36 inches. Colours: Indigo, mid-blue, light-blue, black, grey, ecru and seasonal colours; wash cards are sent for approval before bulk. Typically 1,200–3,000 pieces per style with a ratio of sizes and up to three washes; smaller trial orders are possible on stock designs. Lead time: 45–60 days from approved sample and fabric; 25–35 days on repeat styles. Best buying window: denim sells all year, with the strongest buying for autumn and winter in Europe and North America (orders placed March–June) and for back-to-school in Africa and the Gulf (orders placed April–July). Typical buyers: wholesalers filling retail chains, fashion brands buying private-label denim and open-market traders in Africa and the Gulf.

Formal and casual cotton shirts in solids, checks and stripes, in regular and slim fits for retail, uniform and wholesale buyers. Tanzania is one of the markets with its own page for this line.

Fabrics: 100% cotton poplin 100–120 GSM, cotton Oxford and pinpoint weaves and cotton-polyester blend for easy-care shirts. Sizes: Collar 14–18.5 inches or S–3XL, sleeve lengths regular and long; slim, regular and comfort fit blocks. Colours: White, blue, sky, grey, black and navy solids, plus yarn-dyed checks and stripes; custom colourways on yarn-dyed orders. Typically 1,000–2,000 pieces per style, with fabric-led minimums of 1,500 metres for yarn-dyed checks. Lead time: 40–55 days from approved sample; 25–30 days on repeat poplin styles. Best buying window: formal shirts sell year-round with peaks before the new school or business year and before festive seasons. Typical buyers: corporate uniform suppliers, menswear retailers and wholesalers in Gulf and African markets.

Resort, casual and tropical printed shirts in rayon, viscose and cotton, from short-sleeve beach shirts to full-sleeve party wear. Tanzania is one of the markets with its own page for this line.

Fabrics: rayon challis and viscose twill 100–130 GSM, cotton voile and poplin for printed shirts and cotton-polyester blends for durable prints. Sizes: S–3XL regular fit; relaxed and boxy cuts for resort shirts; kids' printed shirts 2–14 years. Colours: Print designs in 4–8 colourways per design; seasonal palettes are suggested for each market. Typically 1,000–1,500 pieces per design, with minimum 3 colourways; digital printing allows smaller runs of about 300 pieces per design at a higher unit cost. Lead time: 40–50 days including strike-off approval; digital print samples in 7–10 days. Best buying window: printed shirts sell hardest for spring and summer, beach and resort seasons, and festive weeks. Typical buyers: resort and beachwear retailers, tourist-area boutiques and online fashion sellers.

Round-neck, V-neck and printed cotton T-shirts for retail, promotion and wholesale, in single jersey and slub fabrics. Tanzania is one of the markets with its own page for this line.

Fabrics: 100% combed cotton single jersey 160–200 GSM, cotton-polyester blends 150–180 GSM and slub and melange cotton jersey. Sizes: S–3XL unisex and men's; women's XS–XL fitted; kids 2–14 years. Colours: Over 40 stock colours in reactive dye; Pantone matching available on bulk. Typically 1,000–2,000 pieces per colour and style, falling to 500 pieces for stock colours with simple prints. Lead time: 30–45 days including dyeing and print approval; 20–25 days on stock knit fabric. Best buying window: t-shirts sell round the year in warm markets and for spring-summer in cooler ones. Typical buyers: promotional-merchandise companies, retail chains and fast-fashion brands and wholesalers supplying street markets.

Cotton pique and cotton-blend polo T-shirts for corporate uniforms, sportswear, school wear and retail, with embroidery and printing. Tanzania is one of the markets with its own page for this line.

Fabrics: 100% cotton pique 180–220 GSM, cotton-polyester pique 200–230 GSM and polyester micro-pique with moisture management. Sizes: S–5XL; women's XS–2XL; kids 4–16 years; relaxed and slim blocks. Colours: Over 30 stock colours, including navy, white, black, red, royal and bottle green; custom dyeing for corporate shades. Typically 500–1,000 pieces per colour for stock fabrics; custom shades need about 1,500 pieces. Lead time: 30–40 days including embroidery; 20 days on repeat orders. Best buying window: polos sell all year as uniforms and in summer as retail wear. Typical buyers: corporate-uniform suppliers, golf, sports and school clubs and hospitality groups and security companies.

Cotton chinos, formal trousers and multi-pocket cargo pants in twill, gabardine and ripstop for casual, office and work use. Tanzania is one of the markets with its own page for this line.

Fabrics: cotton twill 220–260 GSM, cotton-elastane stretch twill and polyester-viscose formal suiting. Sizes: Waist 28–46 inches, inseam 30–34 inches; S–3XL for casual cargo; EU and UK waist sizing available. Colours: Khaki, olive, navy, black, stone, grey and seasonal colours; garment-dyed and enzyme-washed options. Typically 1,000–2,000 pieces per style, with at most three colours per style. Lead time: 45–55 days from approved sample. Best buying window: chinos and cargo pants peak in spring and autumn in Europe and North America. Typical buyers: menswear retailers, uniform and workwear suppliers and outdoor and utility brands.

Cotton and rayon kurtis in straight, A-line, anarkali and long styles with block print, embroidery and digital print. Tanzania is one of the markets with its own page for this line.

Fabrics: cotton cambric and voile 90–120 GSM, rayon challis and viscose crepe and cotton-linen and slub cotton. Sizes: S–XXL standard, 3XL–5XL plus-size, lengths 36–48 inches; free-size short tunics for boutiques. Colours: Wide solid and print palettes with 4–6 colourways per design; festive palettes for Eid, Diwali and wedding seasons. Typically 300 pieces per design with up to 4 colours; 1,200–1,500 pieces per container order for mixed designs is common. Lead time: 30–45 days including sampling; 20–25 days on repeat designs. Best buying window: orders for Eid, Diwali, Navratri and wedding seasons are placed 3–4 months early. Typical buyers: ethnic-wear boutiques in the UK, US and Gulf, online fashion marketplaces and wholesalers supplying festive stock.

Cotton-lycra, churidar and ankle-length leggings in wide colour ranges for retail, wholesale and private-label brands. Tanzania is one of the markets with its own page for this line.

Fabrics: cotton-lycra 95/5 jersey 200–240 GSM, viscose-lycra for soft drape and polyester-spandex for sportswear leggings. Sizes: Free size (fits S–L), XL–3XL, and numeric sizing 26–40 inches; plus-size 4XL–6XL on request. Colours: 50+ solid colours, melange and prints; dyed to Pantone in bulk. Typically 1,500–3,000 pieces per container colour mix; 500 pieces per colour for stock jersey. Lead time: 25–35 days; 20 days on repeat colours. Best buying window: leggings sell all year. Typical buyers: women's apparel wholesalers, retail chains and supermarkets and ethnic and fusion-wear boutiques.

Wholesale & trading houses: Wholesalers and trading houses in Dar es Salaam, Arusha and Mwanza buy mixed containers of T-shirts, jeans, kidswear and basics, selling on to shops and market traders across Tanzania and neighbouring markets.

Retail chains & stores: Shopping malls and high-street retailers in Dar es Salaam, Arusha and Mwanza are a steady source of orders for fashion basics, with buyers watching quality, fit consistency and delivery dates closely.

Schools, institutions & corporate uniforms: Schools, hospitals, hotels, security firms and government departments in Tanzania order uniforms every year, usually matched to an approved shade and repeated season after season.

Ethnic, festive & diaspora wear: Ethnic and festive wear sells strongly in Dar es Salaam, Arusha and Mwanza, where retailers stock Indian-made kurtis, leggings, kaftans and fabrics ahead of each festival season.

Workwear & safety clothing: Mines, oil and gas sites, construction firms and industrial plants in Tanzania buy coveralls, hi-vis vests, work shirts and trousers in large, site-by-site orders.

Dar es Salaam: Dar es Salaam is a port city where cargo from India arrives directly. Wholesale markets in Dar es Salaam buy mixed containers of basics, kidswear and jeans. Contractors around Dar es Salaam clothe whole crews with workwear and safety garments.

Mwanza: Mwanza is reached from Dar es Salaam after 3–4 days by rail or road. Construction sites, factories and industrial plants around Mwanza need coveralls, hi-vis and work shirts. Traders in Mwanza buy garments by the carton and the container for resale across the region.

Arusha: Arusha is reached from Tanga after 1–2 days by road. Wholesale markets in Arusha buy mixed containers of basics, kidswear and jeans. Tourism keeps demand steady in Arusha for uniforms, polos and resortwear.

Dodoma: Dodoma is the capital of Tanzania. Construction sites, factories and industrial plants around Dodoma need coveralls, hi-vis and work shirts. Retail buyers in Dodoma order shirts, T-shirts, jeans and kidswear each season.

Singida: Singida sits 2–3 days by road inland from Dar es Salaam, where cargo from India is cleared. Traders in Singida buy garments by the carton and the container for resale across the region. A large diaspora community in Singida buys kurtis, kaftans, abayas and festive wear.

Morogoro: Morogoro is reached from Dar es Salaam after 1 day by road. Wholesale markets in Morogoro buy mixed containers of basics, kidswear and jeans. Retail buyers in Morogoro order shirts, T-shirts, jeans and kidswear each season.

Containers leave Mundra, Kandla or Nhava Sheva and reach Dar es Salaam, Tanga in about 12–22 days. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF; your clearing agent handles customs and local delivery, and we coordinate with the forwarder you name. Duties and taxes: Import duty plus VAT under the EAC Common External Tariff. Imports clear through TRA with an import declaration, and goods may need a Certificate of Conformity under the pre-export verification programme; check with a local clearing agent.

Documents with every shipment: commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading, plus test reports and compliance documents where your market asks for them. Payment terms: 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders.