Onions and garlic exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of onions and garlic by Tanzania reached $7.6 million in 2024 (33.3 thousand tonnes). That is 70% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $7.6M | 33.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 23.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 16.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 36.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 23.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 14.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 13.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 5.3K t |
Where Tanzania exports onions and garlic to
One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $6.6M | 87% |
| India | $326K | 4.3% |
| France | $238K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $109K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $60K | 0.8% |
| Denmark | $59K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $59K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $48K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $45K | 0.6% |
| Kenya | $28K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 0703
| 0703.10 | Fresh onions | 87% |
| 0703.90 | Leeks and shallots | 8.2% |
| 0703.20 | Fresh garlic | 4.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0703.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.23 per kg, 70% below the world average of $0.76, 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.
Onions and garlic imports to Tanzania
Imports of onions and garlic by Tanzania reached $627 thousand in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+661% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $527K | 84% |
| South Africa | $75K | 12% |
| Malawi | $23K | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.3% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0.1% |
| Philippines | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania onions and garlic exports (HS 0703): 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 0703: Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of onions and garlic exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported onions and garlic worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 169 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 70% on 2023.
Which countries buy onions and garlic from Tanzania?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 87% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by India (4%) and France (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 22 buyer countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 92% on the year.
What is the average export price of onions and garlic per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.23 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $0.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of onions and garlic from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 121%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import onions and garlic?
Yes. Tanzania imported $627 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, South Africa and Malawi. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for onions and garlic?
The HS code for onions and garlic is heading 0703. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 0703.10 (87% of the value) and 0703.90 (8%).
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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