Seaweeds and plant products exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $14.3 million of seaweeds and plant products in 2024 (19.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $24.5 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 | $14.3M | 19.6K t |
| 2023 | $24.5M | 23.9K t |
| 2022 | $15.4M | 21.4K t |
| 2021 | $11.4M | 20.5K t |
| 2020 | $21.9M | 18.1K t |
| 2019 | $12.4M | 19.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.6M | 22.9K t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 12.5K t |
Where Tanzania exports seaweeds and plant products to
The largest buyer markets were Spain (21%), Denmark (18%), United States (18%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+194% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.9M | 21% |
| Denmark | $2.7M | 19% |
| United States | $2.6M | 18% |
| France | $2.4M | 17% |
| China | $2.2M | 16% |
| South Korea | $788K | 5.5% |
| Vietnam | $372K | 2.6% |
| Tunisia | $250K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $43K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $21K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1212
| 1212.99 | Plant products (other) | 36% |
| 1212.29 | Industrial seaweed | 33% |
| 1212.21 | Edible seaweed | 31% |
| 1212.93 | Sugar cane bagasse | 0% |
| 1212.91 | Sugar beet pulp | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1212.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.73 per kg, close to the world average of $0.68.
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 seaweeds and plant products exports (HS 1212): 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 1212: Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet, sugar cane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones, kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory roots) used primarily for human consumption, n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of seaweeds and plant products exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported seaweeds and plant products worth $14.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries buy seaweeds and plant products from Tanzania?
Spain was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Denmark (18%) and the United States (18%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 194% on the year.
What is the average export price of seaweeds and plant products per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.73 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $0.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of seaweeds and plant products from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $14.3 million in 2024, an increase of 116%. The peak was 2023 at $24.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for seaweeds and plant products?
The HS code for seaweeds and plant products is heading 1212. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 1212.99 (36% of the value) and 1212.29 (33%).
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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