Soybean seeds exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania exported soybean seeds worth $3.9 million (7.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 83% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $43.4 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 | $3.9M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $23.1M | 45.0K t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 13.3K t |
| 2021 | $43.4M | 62.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 956 t |
Where Tanzania exports soybean seeds to
Most of it went to Italy (44%), Kenya (40%), Rwanda (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.7M | 44% |
| Kenya | $1.5M | 40% |
| Rwanda | $434K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $114K | 3% |
| South Africa | $66K | 1.7% |
| Mozambique | $20K | 0.5% |
| Zambia | $10K | 0.3% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.49 per kg, 34% below the world average of $0.74, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania soybean seeds exports (HS 1201.10): 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 1201.10: Soya beans: seed, whether or not broken.
Common questions
What is the value of soybean seeds exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported soybean seeds worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 96 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 83% on 2023.
Which countries buy soybean seeds from Tanzania?
Italy was the largest buyer with 44% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Kenya (40%) and Rwanda (11%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 762% on the year.
What is the average export price of soybean seeds per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.49 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $0.74 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of soybean seeds from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 188%. The peak was 2021 at $43.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for soybean seeds?
The HS code for soybean seeds is subheading 1201.10. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1201 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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