Coffee exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of coffee by Tanzania reached $318.8 million in 2024 (80.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $318.8M | 80.0K t |
| 2023 | $290.3M | 88.8K t |
| 2022 | $258.7M | 69.8K t |
| 2021 | $187.2M | 78.9K t |
| 2020 | $150.1M | 62.5K t |
| 2019 | $152.1M | 65.8K t |
| 2018 | $150.9M | 48.8K t |
| 2017 | $146.0M | 45.4K t |
Where Tanzania exports coffee to
The largest buyer markets were Japan (18%), Italy (17%), Germany (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+338% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $58.4M | 18% |
| Italy | $55.1M | 17% |
| Germany | $45.6M | 14% |
| United States | $36.6M | 12% |
| Morocco | $13.5M | 4.3% |
| China | $11.6M | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $10.7M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $8.7M | 2.7% |
| France | $5.9M | 1.9% |
| Portugal | $5.7M | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 0901
| 0901.11 | Green coffee beans | 97% |
| 0901.90 | Coffee husks and substitutes | 2.4% |
| 0901.21 | Roasted coffee beans | 0.4% |
| 0901.12 | Decaffeinated green coffee | 0.2% |
| 0901.22 | Roasted decaffeinated coffee | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0901.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.98 per kg, 27% below the world average of $5.43, 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.
Coffee imports to Tanzania
Imports of coffee by Tanzania reached $1.3 million in 2024 (560 tonnes). Uganda alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $851K | 64% |
| Italy | $179K | 13% |
| Burundi | $173K | 13% |
| Kenya | $81K | 6.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $17K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $16K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.4% |
| Bulgaria | $3K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania coffee exports (HS 0901): 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 0901: Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion.
Common questions
What is the value of coffee exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported coffee worth $318.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 80.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 197 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy coffee from Tanzania?
Japan was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($58.4 million), followed by Italy (17%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 86 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 338% on the year.
What is the average export price of coffee per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.98 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $5.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of coffee from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $146.0 million in 2017 to $318.8 million in 2024, an increase of 118%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $206.8 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import coffee?
Yes. Tanzania imported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Uganda, Italy and Burundi. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $317.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for coffee?
The HS code for coffee is heading 0901. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 0901.11 (97% of the value) and 0901.90 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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