Dried pulses (other) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dried pulses (other) by Tanzania reached $2.5 million in 2024 (566 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 25% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.5M | 566 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $604K | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 754 t |
| 2020 | $54K | 126 t |
| 2019 | $66K | 367 t |
| 2018 | $100K | 39 t |
| 2017 | $352K | 292 t |
Where Tanzania imports dried pulses (other) from
Malawi alone supplied 86% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $2.1M | 86% |
| United States | $290K | 12% |
| India | $27K | 1.1% |
| Egypt | $21K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7K | 0.3% |
| Iran | $1K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.34 per kg, 321% above the world average of $1.03. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried pulses (other) exports from Tanzania
Exports of dried pulses (other) by Tanzania reached $1.0 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were India (32%), United Kingdom (22%), Canada (18%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+452% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $325K | 32% |
| United Kingdom | $222K | 22% |
| Canada | $177K | 18% |
| Thailand | $139K | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $53K | 5.3% |
| Angola | $21K | 2.1% |
| Mauritius | $19K | 1.9% |
| New Zealand | $13K | 1.3% |
| Malawi | $12K | 1.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $8K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania dried pulses (other) imports (HS 0713.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 0713.90: Vegetables, leguminous: n.e.c. in heading no. 0713, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried pulses (other) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported dried pulses (other) worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 566 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 190 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried pulses (other) to Tanzania?
Malawi was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by the United States (12%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 53% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried pulses (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.34 per kg in 2024, 321% above the world average of $1.03 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried pulses (other) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $352 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 598%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $855 thousand a year.
Does Tanzania also export dried pulses (other)?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, the United Kingdom and Canada. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried pulses (other)?
The HS code for dried pulses (other) is subheading 0713.90. 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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