Pepper and chili exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania exported pepper and chili worth $5.7 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 119% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $5.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 645 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 840 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 341 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 475 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 344 t |
| 2018 | $848K | 177 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 316 t |
Where Tanzania exports pepper and chili to
Most of it went to Germany (20%), India (18%), United Arab Emirates (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.2M | 20% |
| India | $1.0M | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $657K | 11% |
| Czech Republic | $459K | 8% |
| Spain | $447K | 7.8% |
| Netherlands | $254K | 4.4% |
| Italy | $239K | 4.2% |
| Pakistan | $203K | 3.5% |
| Kenya | $189K | 3.3% |
| Austria | $178K | 3.1% |
Product types under HS 0904
| 0904.11 | Peppercorns | 82% |
| 0904.12 | Ground black pepper | 13% |
| 0904.21 | Dried chili peppers | 3.7% |
| 0904.22 | Ground chili powder | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0904.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.42 per kg, 24% above the world average of $3.56. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pepper and chili imports to Tanzania
Tanzania imported $290 thousand of pepper and chili in 2024 (139 tonnes). One supplier dominates: India accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+214% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $233K | 81% |
| China | $29K | 10% |
| Rwanda | $10K | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7K | 2.4% |
| Taiwan | $3K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.8% |
| Burundi | $2K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania pepper and chili exports (HS 0904): 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 0904: Pepper of the genus piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta.
Common questions
What is the value of pepper and chili exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported pepper and chili worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 180 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 119% on 2023.
Which countries buy pepper and chili from Tanzania?
Germany was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by India (18%) and the United Arab Emirates (11%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 43 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 415% on the year.
What is the average export price of pepper and chili per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.42 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $3.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of pepper and chili from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 158%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import pepper and chili?
Yes. Tanzania imported $290 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, China and Rwanda. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for pepper and chili?
The HS code for pepper and chili is heading 0904. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 0904.11 (82% of the value) and 0904.12 (13%).
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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