Fresh beef exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania exported fresh beef worth $6.4 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 40% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $6.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 741 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 909 t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $148K | 85 t |
| 2019 | $39K | 30 t |
| 2018 | $12K | 4 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 839 t |
Where Tanzania exports fresh beef to
The largest buyer markets were Qatar (40%), Saudi Arabia (27%), United Arab Emirates (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+832% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $2.6M | 40% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 27% |
| United Arab Emirates | $789K | 12% |
| Bahrain | $788K | 12% |
| Oman | $197K | 3.1% |
| Kuwait | $144K | 2.3% |
| China | $134K | 2.1% |
| Hong Kong | $40K | 0.6% |
| Vietnam | $6K | 0.1% |
| Comoros | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0201
| 0201.10 | Beef carcasses | 66% |
| 0201.30 | Boneless beef cuts | 28% |
| 0201.20 | Beef cuts with bone | 6.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0201.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.54 per kg, 41% below the world average of $7.71, 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.
Fresh beef imports to Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania imported fresh beef worth $290 thousand (57 tonnes). South Africa alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $233K | 80% |
| Italy | $23K | 7.9% |
| Australia | $19K | 6.5% |
| Brazil | $7K | 2.3% |
| United States | $4K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 1.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $1K | 0.3% |
| China | $0K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania fresh beef exports (HS 0201): 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 0201: Meat of bovine animals; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh beef exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported fresh beef worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 129 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh beef from Tanzania?
Qatar was the largest buyer with 40% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (27%) and the United Arab Emirates (12%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 832% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh beef per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.54 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $7.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of fresh beef from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 190%. The peak was 2021 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import fresh beef?
Yes. Tanzania imported $290 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Italy and Australia. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh beef?
The HS code for fresh beef is heading 0201. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 0201.10 (66% of the value) and 0201.30 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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