Peanuts exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $45.9 million of peanuts in 2024 (157.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 77% 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 | $45.9M | 157.1K t |
| 2023 | $49.1M | 92.0K t |
| 2022 | $25.0M | 59.2K t |
| 2021 | $19.3M | 50.8K t |
| 2020 | $19.9M | 50.0K t |
| 2019 | $12.4M | 30.5K t |
| 2018 | $14.9M | 24.9K t |
| 2017 | $843K | 736 t |
Where Tanzania exports peanuts to
The largest buyer markets were Uganda (45%), Indonesia (31%), Kenya (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Indonesia grew fastest (+601% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $20.7M | 45% |
| Indonesia | $14.3M | 31% |
| Kenya | $4.5M | 9.8% |
| Rwanda | $2.7M | 5.8% |
| Egypt | $980K | 2.1% |
| Zambia | $752K | 1.6% |
| India | $458K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $379K | 0.8% |
| Djibouti | $287K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $240K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 1202
| 1202.42 | Ground-nuts: other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, shelled, whether or not broken, | 96% |
| 1202.30 | Raw peanuts | 2.9% |
| 1202.41 | Unshelled raw peanuts | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1202.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.29 per kg, 78% below the world average of $1.29, 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.
Peanuts imports to Tanzania
Tanzania imported $3.0 million of peanuts in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Malawi alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $2.9M | 98% |
| Mozambique | $43K | 1.4% |
| Zambia | $15K | 0.5% |
| Kenya | $6K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania peanuts exports (HS 1202): 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 1202: Ground-nuts; not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken.
Common questions
What is the value of peanuts exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported peanuts worth $45.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 157.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 145 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy peanuts from Tanzania?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 45% of the value ($20.7 million), followed by Indonesia (31%) and Kenya (10%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 23 buyer countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 601% on the year.
What is the average export price of peanuts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.29 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $1.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of peanuts from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $843 thousand in 2017 to $45.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $49.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import peanuts?
Yes. Tanzania imported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $42.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for peanuts?
The HS code for peanuts is heading 1202. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 1202.42 (96% of the value) and 1202.30 (3%).
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