Cereal flour exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cereal flour by Tanzania reached $23.6 million in 2024 (62.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 90% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 85% 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 | $23.6M | 62.0K t |
| 2023 | $12.4M | 29.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 20.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 12.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 16.2K t |
| 2018 | $252K | 111 t |
| 2017 | $321K | 919 t |
Where Tanzania exports cereal flour to
The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (45%), Malawi (44%), Comoros (7%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $10.6M | 45% |
| Malawi | $10.4M | 44% |
| Comoros | $1.6M | 6.6% |
| Kenya | $401K | 1.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $203K | 0.9% |
| Mozambique | $179K | 0.8% |
| South Sudan | $89K | 0.4% |
| Republic of the Congo | $63K | 0.3% |
| Sudan | $34K | 0.1% |
| United States | $29K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1102
| 1102.20 | Corn flour | 63% |
| 1102.90 | Cereal flour (other types) | 37% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1102.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.38 per kg, 51% below the world average of $0.78, 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 cereal flour exports (HS 1102): 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 1102: Cereal flours; other than of wheat or meslin.
Common questions
What is the value of cereal flour exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported cereal flour worth $23.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 62.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 167 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 90% on 2023.
Which countries buy cereal flour from Tanzania?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 45% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by Malawi (44%) and the Comoros (7%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 22 buyer countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average export price of cereal flour per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.38 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $0.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of cereal flour from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $321 thousand in 2017 to $23.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cereal flour?
The HS code for cereal flour is heading 1102. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 1102.20 (63% of the value) and 1102.90 (37%).
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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