Broken rice exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $5.7 million of broken rice in 2024 (13.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 740% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 141% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $9.7 million.
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 | $5.7M | 13.2K t |
| 2023 | $678K | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 9.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 20.7K t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 31.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 13.7K t |
| 2017 | $12K | 110 t |
Where Tanzania exports broken rice to
Most of it went to DR Congo (22%), Kenya (21%), Singapore (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.2M | 22% |
| Kenya | $1.2M | 21% |
| Singapore | $844K | 15% |
| Sierra Leone | $431K | 7.6% |
| Djibouti | $385K | 6.8% |
| Gambia | $284K | 5% |
| Uganda | $248K | 4.4% |
| Rwanda | $199K | 3.5% |
| France | $171K | 3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $170K | 3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.43 per kg, close to the world average of $0.48.
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 broken rice exports (HS 1006.40): 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 1006.40: Cereals: rice, broken.
Common questions
What is the value of broken rice exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported broken rice worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 132 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 740% on 2023.
Which countries buy broken rice from Tanzania?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Kenya (21%) and Singapore (15%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 21 buyer countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 90% on the year.
What is the average export price of broken rice per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.43 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $0.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of broken rice from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12 thousand in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2019 at $9.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for broken rice?
The HS code for broken rice is subheading 1006.40. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1006 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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