Oil cake exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $51.4 million of oil cake in 2024 (231.9 thousand tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $51.4M | 231.9K t |
| 2023 | $44.0M | 242.3K t |
| 2022 | $32.1M | 167.2K t |
| 2021 | $31.5M | 130.8K t |
| 2020 | $32.8M | 182.6K t |
| 2019 | $31.5M | 197.2K t |
| 2018 | $61.2M | 110.6K t |
| 2017 | $18.6M | 98.8K t |
Where Tanzania exports oil cake to
One buyer market dominates: Kenya accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $28.6M | 56% |
| India | $11.6M | 23% |
| China | $8.3M | 16% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 2.6% |
| Rwanda | $598K | 1.2% |
| Uganda | $527K | 1% |
| Bangladesh | $196K | 0.4% |
| Pakistan | $93K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $34K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $21K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2306
| 2306.30 | Sunflower cake | 76% |
| 2306.10 | Cottonseed cake | 24% |
| 2306.90 | Oil seed cake (other) | 0.2% |
| 2306.20 | Linseed cake | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2306.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.22 per kg, 21% below the world average of $0.28, 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 oil cake exports (HS 2306): 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 2306: Oil-cake and other solid residues; whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of vegetable or microbial fats or oils, other than those of heading no. 2304 or 2305.
Common questions
What is the value of oil cake exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported oil cake worth $51.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 231.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 130 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy oil cake from Tanzania?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 56% of the value ($28.6 million), followed by India (23%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 134% on the year.
What is the average export price of oil cake per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.22 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $0.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of oil cake from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $18.6 million in 2017 to $51.4 million in 2024, an increase of 177%. The peak was 2018 at $61.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $37.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil cake?
The HS code for oil cake is heading 2306. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 2306.30 (76% of the value) and 2306.10 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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