Fresh onions exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania exported fresh onions worth $6.6 million (32.4 thousand tonnes). That is 84% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% 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 | $6.6M | 32.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 22.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 15.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 36.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 22.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 14.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 12.6K t |
| 2017 | $702K | 4.8K t |
Where Tanzania exports fresh onions to
One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $6.6M | 99% |
| Kenya | $28K | 0.4% |
| Comoros | $11K | 0.2% |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.20 per kg, 61% below the world average of $0.51, 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 fresh onions exports (HS 0703.10): 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 0703.10: Vegetables, alliaceous: onions and shallots, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh onions exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported fresh onions worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 155 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 84% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh onions from Tanzania?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 99% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by Kenya (0%) and the Comoros (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 645% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh onions per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.20 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $0.51 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 onions from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $702 thousand in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, an increase of 843%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh onions?
The HS code for fresh onions is subheading 0703.10. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0703 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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