Fresh mutton carcasses exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $16.4 million of fresh mutton carcasses in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 55 countries. That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 154% 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 | $16.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $14.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $11.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $157K | 22 t |
| 2019 | $52K | 10 t |
| 2018 | $43K | 13 t |
| 2017 | $24K | 10 t |
Where Tanzania exports fresh mutton carcasses to
The largest buyer markets were Qatar (41%), Oman (22%), United Arab Emirates (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+842% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $6.7M | 41% |
| Oman | $3.6M | 22% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.9M | 12% |
| Kuwait | $1.5M | 9.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 8% |
| Bahrain | $1.3M | 7.8% |
| Iraq | $178K | 1.1% |
| Kenya | $10K | 0.1% |
| American Samoa | $9K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.83 per kg, close to the world average of $6.44.
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 fresh mutton carcasses exports (HS 0204.21): 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 0204.21: Meat: of sheep, carcasses and half-carcasses (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb), fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh mutton carcasses exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported fresh mutton carcasses worth $16.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 55 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh mutton carcasses from Tanzania?
Qatar was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by Oman (22%) and the United Arab Emirates (12%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 842% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh mutton carcasses per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.83 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $6.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of fresh mutton carcasses from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $24 thousand in 2017 to $16.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh mutton carcasses?
The HS code for fresh mutton carcasses is subheading 0204.21. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0204 page.
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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