Breakfast cereals imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported breakfast cereals worth $2.1 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 71% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.2 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 | $2.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 2.3K t |
Where Tanzania imports breakfast cereals from
Most of the value came from Kenya (44%), United Kingdom (13%), South Africa (13%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $922K | 44% |
| United Kingdom | $277K | 13% |
| South Africa | $263K | 13% |
| India | $263K | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $100K | 4.8% |
| China | $67K | 3.2% |
| Spain | $51K | 2.4% |
| Zambia | $34K | 1.7% |
| United States | $22K | 1.1% |
| Malawi | $19K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 1904
| 1904.90 | Prepared grain cereals | 48% |
| 1904.10 | Puffed cereals | 36% |
| 1904.20 | Cereal flakes | 16% |
| 1904.30 | Puffed grains (non-maize) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1904.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.59 per kg, 48% below the world average of $3.04, 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.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania breakfast cereals imports (HS 1904): 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 1904: Prepared foods obtained by swelling or roasting cereals or cereal products (e.g. corn flakes); cereals (other than maize (corn)) in grain form or in the form of flakes or other worked grains (not flour and meal), pre-cooked or otherwise prepared, n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of breakfast cereals imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported breakfast cereals worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 146th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply breakfast cereals to Tanzania?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($922 thousand), followed by the United Kingdom (13%) and South Africa (13%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Malawi grew fastest among the top ten, up 302% on the year.
What is the average import price of breakfast cereals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.59 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $3.04 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of breakfast cereals to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2023 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for breakfast cereals?
The HS code for breakfast cereals is heading 1904. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 1904.90 (48% of the value) and 1904.10 (36%).
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