Peppercorns exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of peppercorns by Tanzania reached $4.7 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 307% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $4.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 267 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 346 t |
| 2021 | $986K | 253 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 335 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 286 t |
| 2018 | $647K | 139 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 177 t |
Where Tanzania exports peppercorns to
Most of it went to Germany (21%), United Arab Emirates (14%), India (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $992K | 21% |
| United Arab Emirates | $657K | 14% |
| India | $591K | 13% |
| Czech Republic | $450K | 9.5% |
| Spain | $320K | 6.8% |
| Netherlands | $253K | 5.4% |
| Pakistan | $203K | 4.3% |
| Kenya | $189K | 4% |
| Italy | $181K | 3.8% |
| Austria | $178K | 3.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.67 per kg, close to the world average of $5.34.
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 peppercorns exports (HS 0904.11): 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 0904.11: Spices: pepper (of the genus piper), neither crushed nor ground.
Common questions
What is the value of peppercorns exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported peppercorns worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 156 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 307% on 2023.
Which countries buy peppercorns from Tanzania?
Germany was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($992 thousand), followed by the United Arab Emirates (14%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 38 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 568% on the year.
What is the average export price of peppercorns per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.67 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $5.34 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of peppercorns from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 315%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for peppercorns?
The HS code for peppercorns is subheading 0904.11. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0904 page.
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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