Food preparations imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $46.6 million of food preparations in 2024 (11.7 thousand tonnes). That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $46.6M | 11.7K t |
| 2023 | $41.3M | 12.0K t |
| 2022 | $27.5M | 8.4K t |
| 2021 | $26.3M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $21.3M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $20.5M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $19.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2017 | $18.4M | 5.7K t |
Where Tanzania imports food preparations from
Most of the value came from Germany (40%), Indonesia (13%), Eswatini (7%). Among the main suppliers, Eswatini grew fastest (+734% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $18.7M | 40% |
| Indonesia | $6.0M | 13% |
| Eswatini | $3.3M | 7.1% |
| China | $3.0M | 6.4% |
| India | $2.5M | 5.3% |
| South Africa | $1.9M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 3.8% |
| United States | $1.2M | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 2106
| 2106.90 | Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10 | 95% |
| 2106.10 | Protein concentrate | 4.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2106.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.00 per kg, 34% below the world average of $6.09, 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.
Food preparations exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $3.5 million of food preparations in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Somalia alone took 60% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania food preparations imports (HS 2106): 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 2106: Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of food preparations imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported food preparations worth $46.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply food preparations to Tanzania?
Germany was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($18.7 million), followed by Indonesia (13%) and Eswatini (7%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Eswatini grew fastest among the top ten, up 734% on the year.
What is the average import price of food preparations per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.00 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $6.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of food preparations to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.4 million in 2017 to $46.6 million in 2024, an increase of 153%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $27.7 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export food preparations?
Yes. Tanzania exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Somalia, the DR Congo and Oman. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $43.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for food preparations?
The HS code for food preparations is heading 2106. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 2106.90 (95% of the value) and 2106.10 (5%).
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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