Cottonseed cake exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $12.3 million of cottonseed cake in 2024 (42.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 49 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 3% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $15.7 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 | $12.3M | 42.9K t |
| 2023 | $11.9M | 46.4K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 25.6K t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 33.5K t |
| 2020 | $13.3M | 70.7K t |
| 2019 | $11.2M | 59.5K t |
| 2018 | $15.7M | 43.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 22.8K t |
Where Tanzania exports cottonseed cake to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+113% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.3M | 68% |
| Kenya | $2.0M | 16% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 11% |
| Uganda | $506K | 4.1% |
| India | $108K | 0.9% |
| Rwanda | $24K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.29 per kg, close to the world average of $0.28.
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 cottonseed cake exports (HS 2306.10): 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 2306.10: Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of cotton seed oils.
Common questions
What is the value of cottonseed cake exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported cottonseed cake worth $12.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 49 countries worldwide, with 11% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy cottonseed cake from Tanzania?
China was the largest buyer with 67% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by Kenya (16%) and South Africa (11%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. Rwanda grew fastest among the top ten, up 300% on the year.
What is the average export price of cottonseed cake per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.29 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of cottonseed cake from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $12.3 million in 2024, an increase of 177%. The peak was 2018 at $15.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cottonseed cake?
The HS code for cottonseed cake is subheading 2306.10. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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