Live plants exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $22.1 million of live plants in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $22.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $20.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $19.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $20.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $18.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $25.1M | 8.5K t |
| 2018 | $17.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $18.8M | 4.6K t |
Where Tanzania exports live plants to
Netherlands alone took 85% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+211% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $18.7M | 85% |
| United States | $1.2M | 5.4% |
| Japan | $606K | 2.7% |
| Kenya | $282K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $256K | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $227K | 1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $211K | 1% |
| Spain | $193K | 0.9% |
| Canada | $130K | 0.6% |
| Angola | $71K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 0602
| 0602.10 | Plant cuttings | 79% |
| 0602.90 | Plants, live: n.e.c. in heading no. 0602 | 21% |
| 0602.20 | Fruit tree saplings | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0602.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.95 per kg, 491% above the world average of $2.53. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Live plants imports to Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania imported live plants worth $1.3 million (172 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $710K | 54% |
| South Africa | $306K | 23% |
| Ireland | $100K | 7.6% |
| Spain | $84K | 6.4% |
| Kenya | $50K | 3.8% |
| Thailand | $36K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $13K | 1% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.4% |
| Madagascar | $4K | 0.3% |
| Oman | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania live plants exports (HS 0602): 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 0602: Plants, live; n.e.c. in heading no. 0601, (including their roots) cuttings and slips; mushroom spawn.
Common questions
What is the value of live plants exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported live plants worth $22.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 161 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy live plants from Tanzania?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 85% of the value ($18.7 million), followed by the United States (5%) and Japan (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 45 buyer countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 331% on the year.
What is the average export price of live plants per kg?
The average declared export value was about $14.95 per kg in 2024, 491% above the world average of $2.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of live plants from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $18.8 million in 2017 to $22.1 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2019 at $25.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.2 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import live plants?
Yes. Tanzania imported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, South Africa and Ireland. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $20.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for live plants?
The HS code for live plants is heading 0602. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 0602.10 (79% of the value) and 0602.90 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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