Ginger and spices exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania exported ginger and spices worth $2.5 million (3.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $17.6 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 | $2.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $615K | 988 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $17.6M | 1.5K t |
Where Tanzania exports ginger and spices to
The largest buyer markets were South Africa (25%), Malawi (13%), United Arab Emirates (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $643K | 26% |
| Malawi | $320K | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $225K | 8.9% |
| Uganda | $168K | 6.7% |
| India | $167K | 6.6% |
| Germany | $116K | 4.6% |
| Kenya | $100K | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $100K | 3.9% |
| Zambia | $95K | 3.8% |
| Egypt | $95K | 3.8% |
Product types under HS 0910
| 0910.11 | Dried ginger | 51% |
| 0910.99 | Spices (other varieties) | 24% |
| 0910.12 | Ground ginger | 17% |
| 0910.30 | Turmeric | 5% |
| 0910.91 | Mixed spices | 3.5% |
| 0910.20 | Saffron | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0910.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, 70% below the world average of $2.23, 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.
Ginger and spices imports to Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania imported ginger and spices worth $1.9 million (973 tonnes). Most of the value came from Kenya (50%), India (24%), South Africa (10%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $969K | 50% |
| India | $471K | 24% |
| South Africa | $199K | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $68K | 3.5% |
| Pakistan | $66K | 3.4% |
| China | $65K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $37K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $27K | 1.4% |
| Egypt | $23K | 1.2% |
| Vietnam | $5K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania ginger and spices exports (HS 0910): 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 0910: Ginger, saffron, tumeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices.
Common questions
What is the value of ginger and spices exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported ginger and spices worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy ginger and spices from Tanzania?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($643 thousand), followed by Malawi (13%) and the United Arab Emirates (9%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 44 buyer countries in total. Malawi grew fastest among the top ten, up 678% on the year.
What is the average export price of ginger and spices per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $2.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of ginger and spices from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $17.6 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 86%. The peak was 2017 at $17.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import ginger and spices?
Yes. Tanzania imported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Kenya, India and South Africa. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $585 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for ginger and spices?
The HS code for ginger and spices is heading 0910. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 0910.11 (51% of the value) and 0910.99 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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