Rice exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania exported rice worth $281.1 million (715.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 102% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 211% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $375.3 million.
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 | $281.1M | 715.1K t |
| 2023 | $139.0M | 241.5K t |
| 2022 | $210.7M | 415.1K t |
| 2021 | $375.3M | 734.2K t |
| 2020 | $151.7M | 376.3K t |
| 2019 | $44.3M | 116.0K t |
| 2018 | $37.0M | 70.2K t |
| 2017 | $100K | 370 t |
Where Tanzania exports rice to
One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $201.1M | 72% |
| Kenya | $42.1M | 15% |
| Rwanda | $29.6M | 11% |
| DR Congo | $1.9M | 0.7% |
| Zambia | $1.6M | 0.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.2M | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $844K | 0.3% |
| Malawi | $454K | 0.2% |
| Sierra Leone | $431K | 0.2% |
| Djibouti | $385K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1006
| 1006.30 | Milled rice | 98% |
| 1006.40 | Broken rice | 2% |
| 1006.10 | Paddy rice | 0.1% |
| 1006.20 | Brown rice | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1006.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.39 per kg, 39% below the world average of $0.64, 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.
Rice imports to Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania imported rice worth $16.4 million (12.1 thousand tonnes). India alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $10.3M | 63% |
| Pakistan | $4.8M | 29% |
| United States | $808K | 4.9% |
| Brazil | $158K | 1% |
| Kenya | $147K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $140K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $4K | 0% |
| Spain | $2K | 0% |
| China | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania rice exports (HS 1006): 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 1006: Rice.
Common questions
What is the value of rice exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported rice worth $281.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 715.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 177 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 102% on 2023.
Which countries buy rice from Tanzania?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 72% of the value ($201.1 million), followed by Kenya (15%) and Rwanda (11%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 33 buyer countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 180% on the year.
What is the average export price of rice per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.39 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $0.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of rice from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $100 thousand in 2017 to $281.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $375.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $154.9 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import rice?
Yes. Tanzania imported $16.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Pakistan and the United States. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $264.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for rice?
The HS code for rice is heading 1006. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 1006.30 (98% of the value) and 1006.40 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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