Edible seaweed exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $4.4 million of edible seaweed in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). That is 51% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 53% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.1 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 | $4.4M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 8.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $614K | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $240K | 416 t |
| 2019 | $643K | 717 t |
| 2018 | $480K | 681 t |
| 2017 | $229K | 366 t |
Where Tanzania exports edible seaweed to
Denmark alone took 56% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $2.5M | 57% |
| China | $1.4M | 32% |
| South Korea | $485K | 11% |
| United States | $24K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $10K | 0.2% |
| Norway | $2K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, 77% below the world average of $3.48, 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 edible seaweed exports (HS 1212.21): 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 1212.21: Seaweeds and other algae: fit for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground.
Common questions
What is the value of edible seaweed exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported edible seaweed worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 129 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries buy edible seaweed from Tanzania?
Denmark was the largest buyer with 56% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (31%) and South Korea (11%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 126% on the year.
What is the average export price of edible seaweed per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $3.48 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 seaweed from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $229 thousand in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $9.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for edible seaweed?
The HS code for edible seaweed is subheading 1212.21. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1212 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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