Fresh legumes exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $3.1 million of fresh legumes in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). That is 65% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.8 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 | $3.1M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 12.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 10.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 8.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 9.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 8.2K t |
Where Tanzania exports fresh legumes to
Most of it went to France (40%), DR Congo (27%), United Kingdom (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.2M | 40% |
| DR Congo | $822K | 27% |
| United Kingdom | $318K | 10% |
| Angola | $263K | 8.6% |
| Zambia | $160K | 5.2% |
| Germany | $142K | 4.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $88K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 0.4% |
| Malawi | $11K | 0.3% |
| Luxembourg | $9K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 0708
| 0708.20 | Fresh green beans | 78% |
| 0708.10 | Fresh peas | 23% |
| 0708.90 | Fresh pulses (other) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0708.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, 69% below the world average of $1.80, 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 legumes imports to Tanzania
Tanzania imported $2.0 million of fresh legumes in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Uganda accounted for 84% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $1.6M | 84% |
| Rwanda | $172K | 8.8% |
| Kenya | $65K | 3.3% |
| Malawi | $58K | 3% |
| Lebanon | $7K | 0.4% |
| India | $3K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.1% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania fresh legumes exports (HS 0708): 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 0708: Leguminous vegetables; shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh legumes exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported fresh legumes worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 161 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 65% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh legumes from Tanzania?
France was the largest buyer with 40% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by the DR Congo (27%) and the United Kingdom (10%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 370% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh legumes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $1.80 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of fresh legumes from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2023 at $8.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import fresh legumes?
Yes. Tanzania imported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh legumes?
The HS code for fresh legumes is heading 0708. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 0708.20 (78% of the value) and 0708.10 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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