Minor cereals exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of minor cereals by Tanzania reached $7.9 million in 2024 (30.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 86% 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 | $7.9M | 30.0K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 23.8K t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 29.8K t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 21.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 8.3K t |
| 2019 | $387K | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $101K | 900 t |
Product types under HS 1008
| 1008.29 | Millet grain | 100% |
| 1008.90 | Cereals (other varieties) | 0% |
| 1008.21 | Cereals: millet, seed | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1008.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.26 per kg, 51% below the world average of $0.53, 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 minor cereals exports (HS 1008): 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 1008: Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals.
Common questions
What is the value of minor cereals exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported minor cereals worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 149 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy minor cereals from Tanzania?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 58% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Kenya (42%) and Malawi (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average export price of minor cereals per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.26 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $0.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of minor cereals from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $101 thousand in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $9.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for minor cereals?
The HS code for minor cereals is heading 1008. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 1008.29 (100% of the value) and 1008.90 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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