Cocoa beans exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cocoa beans by Tanzania reached $90.9 million in 2024 (13.4 thousand tonnes). That is 113% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $90.9M | 13.4K t |
| 2023 | $42.6M | 11.0K t |
| 2022 | $32.6M | 13.8K t |
| 2021 | $40.7M | 13.6K t |
| 2020 | $26.4M | 13.0K t |
| 2019 | $26.6M | 10.9K t |
| 2018 | $26.4M | 8.2K t |
| 2017 | $23.8M | 10.2K t |
Where Tanzania exports cocoa beans to
Most of it went to Malaysia (47%), Singapore (18%), Spain (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $42.4M | 47% |
| Singapore | $16.4M | 18% |
| Spain | $8.2M | 9% |
| Turkey | $4.5M | 4.9% |
| Estonia | $3.9M | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $3.8M | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $3.5M | 3.9% |
| Indonesia | $3.2M | 3.5% |
| France | $2.3M | 2.5% |
| Kazakhstan | $1.0M | 1.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.76 per kg, close to the world average of $5.74.
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 cocoa beans exports (HS 1801): 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 1801: Cocoa beans; whole or broken, raw or roasted.
Common questions
What is the value of cocoa beans exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported cocoa beans worth $90.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 137 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 113% on 2023.
Which countries buy cocoa beans from Tanzania?
Malaysia was the largest buyer with 47% of the value ($42.4 million), followed by Singapore (18%) and Spain (9%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 29 buyer countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 346% on the year.
What is the average export price of cocoa beans per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.76 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $5.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of cocoa beans from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $23.8 million in 2017 to $90.9 million in 2024, an increase of 281%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $38.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cocoa beans?
The HS code for cocoa beans is heading 1801. In Tanzania all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1801.00. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1801 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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