Dried pigeon peas exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $264.9 million of dried pigeon peas in 2024 (318.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 72 countries for exports of this product. That is 51% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% 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 | $264.9M | 318.0K t |
| 2023 | $175.9M | 183.9K t |
| 2022 | $77.6M | 119.6K t |
| 2021 | $150.5M | 214.3K t |
| 2020 | $88.8M | 164.2K t |
| 2019 | $50.1M | 94.4K t |
| 2018 | $14.8M | 26.2K t |
| 2017 | $28.9M | 55.2K t |
Where Tanzania exports dried pigeon peas to
India alone took 99% of it. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $263.1M | 99% |
| Pakistan | $476K | 0.2% |
| United States | $222K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $213K | 0.1% |
| China | $203K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $173K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $131K | 0.1% |
| Nepal | $90K | 0% |
| Cabo Verde | $87K | 0% |
| Italy | $72K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.83 per kg, 42% below the world average of $1.44, 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.
Dried pigeon peas imports to Tanzania
Imports of dried pigeon peas by Tanzania reached $2.8 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 145 countries. Malawi alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $2.7M | 96% |
| India | $56K | 2% |
| Mozambique | $44K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania dried pigeon peas exports (HS 0713.60): 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 0713.60: Vegetables, leguminous: pigeon peas (Cajanus cajan), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried pigeon peas exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported dried pigeon peas worth $264.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 318.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 72 countries worldwide, with 20% of world exports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried pigeon peas from Tanzania?
India was the largest buyer with 99% of the value ($263.1 million), followed by Pakistan (0%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 79% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried pigeon peas per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $1.44 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 pigeon peas from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $28.9 million in 2017 to $264.9 million in 2024, an increase of 817%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $106.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import dried pigeon peas?
Yes. Tanzania imported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Malawi, India and Mozambique. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $262.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried pigeon peas?
The HS code for dried pigeon peas is subheading 0713.60. 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?
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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