Sorghum exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania exported sorghum worth $21.7 million (66.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 105 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 107% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $21.7M | 66.9K t |
| 2023 | $10.5M | 40.2K t |
| 2022 | $14.5M | 47.8K t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 42.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 14.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 10.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $23.1M | 608 t |
Where Tanzania exports sorghum to
Uganda alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+227% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $11.1M | 51% |
| Sudan | $5.0M | 23% |
| Burundi | $1.7M | 8% |
| Kenya | $1.6M | 7.3% |
| South Sudan | $1.3M | 6.1% |
| DR Congo | $477K | 2.2% |
| Rwanda | $333K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $77K | 0.4% |
| Malawi | $4K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1007
| 1007.90 | Cereals: grain sorghum, other than seed | 73% |
| 1007.10 | Sorghum seed | 27% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1007.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.32 per kg, close to the world average of $0.27.
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 sorghum exports (HS 1007): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 1007: Grain sorghum.
Common questions
What is the value of sorghum exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported sorghum worth $21.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 66.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 105 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 107% on 2023.
Which countries buy sorghum from Tanzania?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($11.1 million), followed by Sudan (23%) and Burundi (8%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 11 buyer countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 227% on the year.
What is the average export price of sorghum per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.32 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $0.27 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of sorghum from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $23.1 million in 2017 to $21.7 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2017 at $23.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for sorghum?
The HS code for sorghum is heading 1007. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 1007.90 (73% of the value) and 1007.10 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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