Cheese imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cheese by Tanzania reached $2.9 million in 2024 (731 tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $2.9M | 731 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 701 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 699 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 652 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 327 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 460 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 309 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 359 t |
Where Tanzania imports cheese from
The largest suppliers were Denmark (33%), South Africa (16%), Kenya (13%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+714% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $943K | 33% |
| South Africa | $452K | 16% |
| Kenya | $386K | 14% |
| Italy | $364K | 13% |
| France | $292K | 10% |
| Belgium | $101K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $91K | 3.2% |
| New Zealand | $89K | 3.1% |
| Ukraine | $54K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $24K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 0406
| 0406.90 | Hard aged cheese | 34% |
| 0406.30 | Processed cheese | 29% |
| 0406.10 | Fresh cheese | 27% |
| 0406.20 | Grated cheese | 9.7% |
| 0406.40 | Blue cheese | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0406.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.92 per kg, 28% below the world average of $5.48, 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 cheese imports (HS 0406): 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 0406: Cheese and curd.
Common questions
What is the value of cheese imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported cheese worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 731 tonnes. That ranks it 158th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply cheese to Tanzania?
Denmark was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($943 thousand), followed by South Africa (16%) and Kenya (13%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 714% on the year.
What is the average import price of cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.92 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $5.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cheese to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. The peak was 2023 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cheese?
The HS code for cheese is heading 0406. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 0406.90 (34% of the value) and 0406.30 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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