Live cattle exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $4.9 million of live cattle in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 91% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $53.4 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 | $4.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $15.2M | 8.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $11.7M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $53.4M | 7.6K t |
Where Tanzania exports live cattle to
One buyer market dominates: Kenya accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $3.5M | 72% |
| DR Congo | $878K | 18% |
| Comoros | $469K | 9.6% |
| United States | $22K | 0.4% |
| Zambia | $5K | 0.1% |
| Burundi | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 0102
| 0102.29 | Cattle: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals | 72% |
| 0102.21 | Pure-bred breeding cattle | 28% |
| 0102.39 | Live buffalo | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0102.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.11 per kg, 68% below the world average of $3.51, 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.
Live cattle imports to Tanzania
Tanzania imported $1.5 million of live cattle in 2024 (570 tonnes). One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 91% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.3M | 91% |
| Kenya | $115K | 7.9% |
| Zambia | $12K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania live cattle exports (HS 0102): 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 0102: Bovine animals; live.
Common questions
What is the value of live cattle exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported live cattle worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 114 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 91% on 2023.
Which countries buy live cattle from Tanzania?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 72% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by the DR Congo (18%) and the Comoros (10%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average export price of live cattle per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.11 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $3.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of live cattle from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $53.4 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, a fall of 91%. The peak was 2017 at $53.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.7 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import live cattle?
Yes. Tanzania imported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Kenya and Zambia. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for live cattle?
The HS code for live cattle is heading 0102. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 0102.29 (71% of the value) and 0102.21 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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