Medicinal plants exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania exported medicinal plants worth $3.1 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.1 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 | $3.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 974 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 1.4K t |
Where Tanzania exports medicinal plants to
The largest buyer markets were Kenya (39%), Rwanda (26%), Netherlands (7%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.2M | 39% |
| Rwanda | $823K | 26% |
| Netherlands | $225K | 7.2% |
| United Kingdom | $155K | 5% |
| Thailand | $143K | 4.6% |
| India | $126K | 4% |
| France | $120K | 3.9% |
| Germany | $65K | 2.1% |
| Hungary | $48K | 1.5% |
| Dominican Republic | $30K | 1% |
Product types under HS 1211
| 1211.90 | Plants and parts (including seeds and fruits) n.e.c. in heading no. 1211, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal… | 100% |
| 1211.20 | Ginseng roots | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1211.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.07 per kg, 47% below the world average of $3.90, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania medicinal plants exports (HS 1211): 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 1211: Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered.
Common questions
What is the value of medicinal plants exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported medicinal plants worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries buy medicinal plants from Tanzania?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Rwanda (26%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 37 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 92% on the year.
What is the average export price of medicinal plants per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.07 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $3.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of medicinal plants from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 153%. The peak was 2018 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for medicinal plants?
The HS code for medicinal plants is heading 1211. In Tanzania all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1211.90. 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 1211 page.
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