Corn seed exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of corn seed by Tanzania reached $8.5 million in 2024 (49.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 62% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $22.7 million.
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 | $8.5M | 49.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 23.7K t |
| 2022 | $22.7M | 85.0K t |
| 2021 | $16.3M | 112.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 13.8K t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 26.3K t |
| 2018 | $12.8M | 6.6K t |
| 2017 | $295K | 3.4K t |
Where Tanzania exports corn seed to
Uganda alone took 86% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $7.3M | 86% |
| Kenya | $402K | 4.7% |
| Malawi | $336K | 4% |
| Zambia | $334K | 3.9% |
| Oman | $42K | 0.5% |
| Rwanda | $33K | 0.4% |
| Mexico | $23K | 0.3% |
| DR Congo | $18K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.17 per kg, 87% below the world average of $1.28, 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.
Corn seed imports to Tanzania
Imports of corn seed by Tanzania reached $25.6 million in 2024 (18.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Zambia alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+413% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $19.5M | 76% |
| Zimbabwe | $5.0M | 20% |
| Mozambique | $508K | 2% |
| Kenya | $241K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $239K | 0.9% |
| Malawi | $21K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $7K | 0% |
| Brazil | $6K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania corn seed exports (HS 1005.10): 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 1005.10: Cereals: maize (corn), seed.
Common questions
What is the value of corn seed exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported corn seed worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 49.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 121 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy corn seed from Tanzania?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 86% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by Kenya (5%) and Malawi (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Malawi grew fastest among the top ten, up 208% on the year.
What is the average export price of corn seed per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.17 per kg in 2024, 87% below the world average of $1.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of corn seed from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $295 thousand in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $22.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import corn seed?
Yes. Tanzania imported $25.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. That compares with exports of $8.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for corn seed?
The HS code for corn seed is subheading 1005.10. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1005 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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