Bananas exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $3.7 million of bananas in 2024 (20.8 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 69% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.7M | 20.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 26.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 16.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 10.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $756K | 8.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $92K | 597 t |
Where Tanzania exports bananas to
Zambia alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $2.2M | 59% |
| Malawi | $1.1M | 29% |
| Uganda | $297K | 8.1% |
| Germany | $50K | 1.4% |
| Switzerland | $40K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $26K | 0.7% |
| Oman | $9K | 0.3% |
| Slovakia | $8K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $5K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 0803
| 0803.90 | Fruit, edible: bananas, other than plantains, fresh or dried | 71% |
| 0803.10 | Plantains | 29% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0803.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.18 per kg, 72% below the world average of $0.65, 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 bananas exports (HS 0803): 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 0803: Bananas, including plantains; fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of bananas exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported bananas worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 153 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy bananas from Tanzania?
Zambia was the largest buyer with 59% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Malawi (29%) and Uganda (8%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 688% on the year.
What is the average export price of bananas per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.18 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $0.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of bananas from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $92 thousand in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for bananas?
The HS code for bananas is heading 0803. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 0803.90 (71% of the value) and 0803.10 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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