Cereal groats imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $15.2 million of cereal groats in 2024 (30.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $15.2M | 30.3K t |
| 2023 | $16.0M | 29.5K t |
| 2022 | $14.3M | 26.3K t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 18.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 17.3K t |
| 2019 | $18.2M | 41.6K t |
| 2018 | $10.3M | 22.8K t |
| 2017 | $13.1M | 32.0K t |
Where Tanzania imports cereal groats from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $15.0M | 99% |
| Kenya | $102K | 0.7% |
| India | $67K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $12K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 0% |
| Spain | $2K | 0% |
| Nigeria | $0K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1103
| 1103.11 | Wheat groats | 99% |
| 1103.13 | Corn groats | 1.5% |
| 1103.19 | Cereal groats (other types) | 0.1% |
| 1103.20 | Cereal pellets | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1103.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.50 per kg, close to the world average of $0.49.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cereal groats exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $1.9 million of cereal groats in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). DR Congo alone took 59% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.1M | 59% |
| Turkey | $708K | 38% |
| Zimbabwe | $55K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania cereal groats imports (HS 1103): 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 1103: Cereal groats; meal and pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of cereal groats imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported cereal groats worth $15.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply cereal groats to Tanzania?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($15.0 million), followed by Kenya (1%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of cereal groats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.50 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.49 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cereal groats to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.1 million in 2017 to $15.2 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2019 at $18.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.7 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export cereal groats?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Turkey and Zimbabwe. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $13.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cereal groats?
The HS code for cereal groats is heading 1103. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 1103.11 (98% of the value) and 1103.13 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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