Lamb and mutton exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of lamb and mutton by Tanzania reached $55.3 million in 2024 (9.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 13% less 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 | $55.3M | 9.2K t |
| 2023 | $63.8M | 9.7K t |
| 2022 | $59.9M | 10.1K t |
| 2021 | $23.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 511 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 386 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 2.0K t |
Where Tanzania exports lamb and mutton to
The largest buyer markets were Qatar (35%), United Arab Emirates (24%), Oman (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $19.5M | 35% |
| United Arab Emirates | $13.1M | 24% |
| Oman | $10.2M | 18% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.9M | 11% |
| Kuwait | $4.3M | 7.8% |
| Bahrain | $1.9M | 3.4% |
| Iraq | $178K | 0.3% |
| China | $125K | 0.2% |
| India | $100K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $10K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0204
| 0204.10 | Fresh lamb carcasses | 50% |
| 0204.21 | Fresh mutton carcasses | 30% |
| 0204.50 | Goat meat | 14% |
| 0204.41 | Frozen mutton carcasses | 3.9% |
| 0204.30 | Frozen lamb carcasses | 1.2% |
| 0204.42 | Frozen sheep cuts with bone | 0.7% |
| 0204.23 | Fresh boneless sheep cuts | 0.3% |
| 0204.43 | Frozen boneless sheep cuts | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0204.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.99 per kg, close to the world average of $6.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lamb and mutton imports to Tanzania
Imports of lamb and mutton by Tanzania reached $1.0 million in 2024 (51 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone supplied 96% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $960K | 96% |
| South Africa | $25K | 2.5% |
| Australia | $7K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania lamb and mutton exports (HS 0204): 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: Meat of sheep or goats; fresh, chilled or frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of lamb and mutton exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported lamb and mutton worth $55.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 125 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy lamb and mutton from Tanzania?
Qatar was the largest buyer with 35% of the value ($19.5 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (24%) and Oman (18%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 83% on the year.
What is the average export price of lamb and mutton per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.99 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of lamb and mutton from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $55.3 million in 2024, an increase of 857%. The peak was 2023 at $63.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.8 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import lamb and mutton?
Yes. Tanzania imported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Australia. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $54.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for lamb and mutton?
The HS code for lamb and mutton is heading 0204. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 0204.10 (50% of the value) and 0204.21 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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