Edible nuts exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of edible nuts by Tanzania reached $629.1 million in 2024 (444.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 171 countries. That is 148% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $629.1M | 444.1K t |
| 2023 | $253.4M | 204.6K t |
| 2022 | $315.1M | 236.4K t |
| 2021 | $246.5M | 168.2K t |
| 2020 | $402.7M | 298.3K t |
| 2019 | $279.1M | 239.0K t |
| 2018 | $336.8M | 70.3K t |
| 2017 | $605.1M | 323.5K t |
Where Tanzania exports edible nuts to
Most of it went to India (50%), Vietnam (46%), Netherlands (2%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $312.1M | 50% |
| Vietnam | $288.3M | 46% |
| Netherlands | $9.5M | 1.5% |
| China | $4.3M | 0.7% |
| Kenya | $2.0M | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.9M | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 0.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $1.1M | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $821K | 0.1% |
| Slovenia | $727K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 0801
| 0801.31 | Cashew nuts (in shell) | 96% |
| 0801.32 | Shelled cashew nuts | 4.1% |
| 0801.19 | Coconut (fresh or dried) | 0.1% |
| 0801.22 | Shelled brazil nuts | 0% |
| 0801.21 | Nuts, edible: brazil nuts, fresh or dried, in shell | 0% |
| 0801.11 | Desiccated coconut | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0801.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.42 per kg, close to the world average of $1.62.
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 edible nuts exports (HS 0801): 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 0801: Nuts, edible; coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashew nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled.
Common questions
What is the value of edible nuts exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported edible nuts worth $629.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 444.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 171 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 148% on 2023.
Which countries buy edible nuts from Tanzania?
India was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($312.1 million), followed by Vietnam (46%) and the Netherlands (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 55 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 628% on the year.
What is the average export price of edible nuts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.42 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $1.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of edible nuts from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $605.1 million in 2017 to $629.1 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $383.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for edible nuts?
The HS code for edible nuts is heading 0801. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 0801.31 (96% of the value) and 0801.32 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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