Soft drinks exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $76.6 million of soft drinks in 2024 (175.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 57% 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 | $76.6M | 175.6K t |
| 2023 | $88.9M | 173.5K t |
| 2022 | $63.9M | 146.1K t |
| 2021 | $40.4M | 89.5K t |
| 2020 | $17.7M | 41.5K t |
| 2019 | $10.9M | 21.1K t |
| 2018 | $13.8M | 9.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 7.0K t |
Where Tanzania exports soft drinks to
DR Congo alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
Product types under HS 2202
| 2202.10 | Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured | 53% |
| 2202.99 | Non-alcoholic beverages | 45% |
| 2202.91 | Non-alcoholic beer | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2202.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.44 per kg, 57% below the world average of $1.03, 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.
Soft drinks imports to Tanzania
Imports of soft drinks by Tanzania reached $11.1 million in 2024 (11.0 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Austria (47%), Netherlands (17%), Zambia (11%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $5.3M | 47% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 17% |
| Zambia | $1.2M | 11% |
| South Africa | $829K | 7.5% |
| France | $216K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $207K | 1.9% |
| Kenya | $205K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $161K | 1.5% |
| India | $135K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $133K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania soft drinks exports (HS 2202): 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 2202: Waters, including mineral and aerated waters, containing added sugar or sweetening matter, flavoured; other non-alcoholic beverages, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009.
Common questions
What is the value of soft drinks exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported soft drinks worth $76.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 175.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy soft drinks from Tanzania?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($39.2 million), followed by Rwanda (24%) and the Comoros (10%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 28 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 111% on the year.
What is the average export price of soft drinks per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.44 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $1.03 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of soft drinks from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $76.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $88.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $39.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import soft drinks?
Yes. Tanzania imported $11.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Austria, the Netherlands and Zambia. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $65.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for soft drinks?
The HS code for soft drinks is heading 2202. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 2202.10 (53% of the value) and 2202.99 (45%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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