Industrial seaweed exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $4.8 million of industrial seaweed in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 29% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.6 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 | $4.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 7.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 7.8K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 9.7K t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 10.3K t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 7.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 10.4K t |
Where Tanzania exports industrial seaweed to
Most of it went to France (37%), Spain (35%), United States (18%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+507% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.8M | 37% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 35% |
| United States | $838K | 18% |
| Tunisia | $250K | 5.2% |
| Denmark | $160K | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $84K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.86 per kg, close to the world average of $0.98.
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 industrial seaweed exports (HS 1212.29): 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 1212.29: Seaweeds and other algae: not fit for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial seaweed exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported industrial seaweed worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 119 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries buy industrial seaweed from Tanzania?
France was the largest buyer with 37% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Spain (35%) and the United States (18%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 507% on the year.
What is the average export price of industrial seaweed per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.86 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $0.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of industrial seaweed from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2019 at $7.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial seaweed?
The HS code for industrial seaweed is subheading 1212.29. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1212 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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