Dried kidney beans exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania exported dried kidney beans worth $13.6 million (24.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $17.1 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 | $13.6M | 24.3K t |
| 2023 | $13.3M | 25.8K t |
| 2022 | $13.3M | 24.3K t |
| 2021 | $17.1M | 27.6K t |
| 2020 | $11.6M | 19.7K t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 21.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 3.4K t |
Where Tanzania exports dried kidney beans to
Most of it went to India (37%), Kenya (28%), Pakistan (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+222% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.0M | 37% |
| Kenya | $3.8M | 28% |
| Pakistan | $1.7M | 12% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $448K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $189K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $170K | 1.3% |
| Uganda | $166K | 1.2% |
| Angola | $147K | 1.1% |
| France | $97K | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, 53% below the world average of $1.19, 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 dried kidney beans exports (HS 0713.33): 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 0713.33: Vegetables, leguminous: kidney beans, including white pea beans (phaseolus vulgaris), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried kidney beans exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported dried kidney beans worth $13.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 146 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried kidney beans from Tanzania?
India was the largest buyer with 37% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Kenya (28%) and Pakistan (12%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 37 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 333% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried kidney beans per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $1.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of dried kidney beans from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $13.6 million in 2024, an increase of 279%. The peak was 2021 at $17.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried kidney beans?
The HS code for dried kidney beans is subheading 0713.33. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0713 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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