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Who is a reliable activewear, knitwear & caps supplier and exporter for Tanzania?
Hurain Garments Exporter, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports activewear, knitwear & caps to buyers in Tanzania, including Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Morogoro. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Dar es Salaam with about 12–22 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Tanzania needs activewear, knitwear & caps
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.
Track pants, hoodies, jerseys and caps are bought by clubs, schools, gyms and promotional firms, and sell all year as casual wear.
Wholesale & trading houses in Tanzania
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.
In Tanzania, garment wholesalers and jobbers and import–export trading houses buy activewear, knitwear & caps from us mainly for sports clubs, academies and teams and gym and athleisure retailers.
Top 13 cities for activewear, knitwear & caps in Tanzania
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of activewear, knitwear & caps. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Dar es Salaamport: Dar es SalaamWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & storesSchools, institutions & corporate uniforms
- 02Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Arushavia Tanga · 1–2 days by roadWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & storesSchools, institutions & corporate uniforms
- 03Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Morogorovia Dar es Salaam · 1 day by roadWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & stores
- 04Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Moshivia Tanga · 1–2 days by roadWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & stores
- 05Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Iringavia Dar es Salaam · 2 days by roadWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & stores
- 06Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Zanzibarport: ZanzibarWholesale & trading housesSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsRetail chains & stores
- 07Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Mbeyavia Dar es Salaam · 2–3 days by roadWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & stores
- 08Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Mwanzavia Dar es Salaam · 3–4 days by rail or roadWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & stores
- 09Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Dodomavia Dar es Salaam · 1–2 days by SGR rail or roadRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading houses
- 10Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Singidavia Dar es Salaam · 2–3 days by roadWholesale & trading houses
- 11Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Mtwaraport: MtwaraWholesale & trading houses
- 12Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Tangaport: TangaWholesale & trading houses
- 13Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Shinyangavia Dar es Salaam · 3 days by roadWholesale & trading houses
The garment market 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.
What buyers in Tanzania look for
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.
Import rules and labelling for Tanzania
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.
Activewear, Knitwear & Caps we supply to Tanzania
Track Pants & Shorts: Knitted track pants, joggers and shorts in cotton terry and polyester for sportswear, loungewear and promotional use. Typically 1,000–2,000 pieces per style, with up to three colours; lead time 35–50 days.
Hoodies & Sweatshirts: Pullover and zip hoodies, crew sweatshirts and oversized fleece tops in cotton-polyester fleece for retail and promotions. Typically 800–1,500 pieces per style, up to three colours; lead time 40–55 days.
Sportswear & Jerseys: Sublimated team jerseys, cricket and football kits, training tops and shorts in dry-fit polyester for clubs and retailers. Typically 50–100 sets per design for custom sublimated kits; 500 pieces for stock designs; lead time 20–35 days for custom kits; 40 days for large club orders.
Caps: Baseball, sports, trucker and promotional caps in cotton twill with embroidery, print and woven patches. Typically 1,000–3,000 pieces per design; 500 pieces for stock colours with simple embroidery; lead time 25–40 days.
Who buys activewear, knitwear & caps in Tanzania
Knitwear is the strength of Tiruppur, Ludhiana and Noida. Track pants, joggers, hoodies and sports jerseys are made on fast circular-knit lines, and caps and headwear are made in Delhi NCR and Mumbai. These products are bought by sports clubs, promotional companies, retailers and wholesalers, and they suit mixed containers with T-shirts and polos.
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.
Activewear, Knitwear & Caps made in bulk to your colour, size and design
You are not limited to stock designs. We make activewear, knitwear & caps in bulk in the colour you choose, in the sizes and size ratio your customers wear, and in the design you supply for the Tanzania market. A reference garment, a tech pack, a sketch or even a photograph is enough to start.
How it works: send a Pantone code or fabric swatch for colour and we return a lab-dip; send your size chart and the ratio you want in each carton; send artwork, print, embroidery or label files for the design. We make a sample for approval and then produce the bulk to that approved sample, so the order you receive matches the one you signed off.
- Colour: any Pantone-matched shade or stock colour.
- Size: any size chart, ratio and carton pack.
- Design and branding: your own cut, print, embroidery, labels and packaging.
Fabrics, sizes and packing for Tanzania
Fabrics: Cotton French terry, brushed fleece, interlock, polyester micro-mesh, dry-fit knit.
Size range: S–3XL adult; kids 4–14 years; XS–5XL on request.
Fabric weight: Track pants 180–280 GSM; hoodies 280–380 GSM; jerseys 130–180 GSM.
Decoration: Sublimation, screen print, embroidery, applique, heat-transfer.
Branding: Private label, woven labels, hang tags, barcodes.
Packing: Individual polybag, ratio-packed cartons, compressed packing for hoodies.
Buyer's checklist for activewear, knitwear & caps
- Choose fabric: cotton terry, fleece or polyester
- Approve fit and pocket layout
- Choose fabric weight and composition
- Approve fit: regular, boxy or oversized
- Provide a design brief or logo files
- Approve digital mock-ups
- Choose crown structure and fabric
- Send logo files for embroidery digitising
Shipping activewear, knitwear & caps to Tanzania
We ship from Mundra, Kandla or Nhava Sheva to Dar es Salaam in about 12–22 days, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Several activewear, knitwear & caps can be combined in one container with one set of documents.
Payment terms: 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders.
Importing activewear, knitwear & caps into Tanzania: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Tanzania — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Tanzania working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +255 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Swahili, English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Tanzanian shilling (TZS); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | TANCIS and the Tanzania Electronic Single Window |
| Tariff framework | EAC common external tariff |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays, plus the Christmas–New Year period |
Activewear, Knitwear & Caps range for Tanzania
All 4 activewear, knitwear & caps we supply in Tanzania
Standards: ISO 105 colour fastness, ISO 6330 shrinkage, OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 on request, AQL 2.5 inspection or the standard your project specifies. 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.
Price, duties & landed cost in Tanzania
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Tanzanian shilling (TZS) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Dar es Salaam |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT under the EAC Common External Tariff |
| Import conformity | 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. |
| Export documents | Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test reports and compliance documents where your market asks for them |
| Payment | 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders. |