Maize exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $114.6 million of maize in 2024 (529.4 thousand tonnes). That is 52% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 62% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $198.1 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 | $114.6M | 529.4K t |
| 2023 | $75.3M | 271.8K t |
| 2022 | $198.1M | 746.7K t |
| 2021 | $153.2M | 624.4K t |
| 2020 | $35.4M | 140.1K t |
| 2019 | $54.9M | 214.1K t |
| 2018 | $64.6M | 181.2K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 24.3K t |
Where Tanzania exports maize to
The largest buyer markets were Kenya (41%), Zambia (26%), Malawi (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $47.3M | 41% |
| Zambia | $29.6M | 26% |
| Malawi | $21.9M | 19% |
| Uganda | $7.5M | 6.6% |
| Rwanda | $4.7M | 4.1% |
| DR Congo | $2.3M | 2% |
| Burundi | $589K | 0.5% |
| South Sudan | $440K | 0.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $125K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $59K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1005
| 1005.90 | Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed | 93% |
| 1005.10 | Corn seed | 7.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1005.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.22 per kg, close to the world average of $0.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Maize imports to Tanzania
Tanzania imported $26.3 million of maize in 2024 (22.3 thousand tonnes). Zambia alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+413% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $19.5M | 74% |
| Zimbabwe | $5.0M | 19% |
| Mozambique | $508K | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $429K | 1.6% |
| Kenya | $372K | 1.4% |
| Uganda | $183K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $65K | 0.3% |
| Argentina | $58K | 0.2% |
| United States | $38K | 0.2% |
| Malawi | $21K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania maize exports (HS 1005): 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 1005: Maize (corn).
Common questions
What is the value of maize exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported maize worth $114.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 529.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 159 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries buy maize from Tanzania?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($47.3 million), followed by Zambia (26%) and Malawi (19%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 102% on the year.
What is the average export price of maize per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.22 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $0.24 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of maize from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $114.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $198.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $87.5 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import maize?
Yes. Tanzania imported $26.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $88.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for maize?
The HS code for maize is heading 1005. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 1005.90 (93% of the value) and 1005.10 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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