Potatoes exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $5.1 million of potatoes in 2024 (11.3 thousand tonnes). That is 32% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 156% 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 | $5.1M | 11.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 9.9K t |
| 2022 | $41K | 267 t |
| 2021 | $35K | 540 t |
| 2020 | $45K | 281 t |
| 2019 | $46K | 614 t |
| 2018 | $3K | 21 t |
| 2017 | $7K | 100 t |
Where Tanzania exports potatoes to
One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $4.9M | 97% |
| Rwanda | $93K | 1.8% |
| Malawi | $43K | 0.9% |
| Comoros | $2K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.45 per kg, close to the world average of $0.40.
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 potatoes exports (HS 0701): 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 0701: Potatoes; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of potatoes exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported potatoes worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 150 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries buy potatoes from Tanzania?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 97% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by Rwanda (2%) and Malawi (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. Malawi grew fastest among the top ten, up 121% on the year.
What is the average export price of potatoes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.45 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $0.40 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of potatoes from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7 thousand in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for potatoes?
The HS code for potatoes is heading 0701. In Tanzania all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 0701.90. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0701 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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