Apples and pears imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $4.7 million of apples and pears in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). That is 35% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.3 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 | $4.7M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 2.1K t |
Where Tanzania imports apples and pears from
South Africa alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.7M | 100% |
| China | $12K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $6K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0808
| 0808.10 | Apples | 98% |
| 0808.30 | Pears | 1.6% |
| 0808.40 | Fruit, edible: quinces, fresh | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0808.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.72 per kg, 33% below the world average of $1.08, 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.
Apples and pears exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $589 thousand of apples and pears in 2024 (668 tonnes). Uganda alone took 97% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $570K | 97% |
| DR Congo | $12K | 2% |
| Rwanda | $4K | 0.7% |
| Comoros | $3K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania apples and pears imports (HS 0808): 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 0808: Apples, pears and quinces; fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of apples and pears imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported apples and pears worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply apples and pears to Tanzania?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by China (0%) and Kenya (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of apples and pears per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.72 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $1.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of apples and pears to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 183%. The peak was 2023 at $7.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export apples and pears?
Yes. Tanzania exported $589 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, the DR Congo and Rwanda. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for apples and pears?
The HS code for apples and pears is heading 0808. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 0808.10 (98% of the value) and 0808.30 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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