Soybeans exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of soybeans by Tanzania reached $8.3 million in 2024 (15.2 thousand tonnes). That is 93% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $148.6 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 | $8.3M | 15.2K t |
| 2023 | $114.3M | 162.0K t |
| 2022 | $46.3M | 58.9K t |
| 2021 | $148.6M | 161.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 10.8K t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 2.2K t |
Where Tanzania exports soybeans to
Most of it went to Kenya (21%), Italy (20%), Uganda (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.8M | 21% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 20% |
| Uganda | $1.7M | 20% |
| Pakistan | $1.4M | 17% |
| China | $1.0M | 13% |
| Rwanda | $434K | 5.2% |
| India | $136K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $114K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $66K | 0.8% |
| Mozambique | $20K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 1201
| 1201.90 | Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken | 53% |
| 1201.10 | Soybean seeds | 47% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1201.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.54 per kg, close to the world average of $0.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Soybeans imports to Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania imported soybeans worth $801 thousand (676 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Malawi accounted for 79% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $633K | 79% |
| India | $90K | 11% |
| Zambia | $72K | 9% |
| Mozambique | $6K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania soybeans exports (HS 1201): 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: Soya beans, whether or not broken.
Common questions
What is the value of soybeans exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported soybeans worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 140 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 93% on 2023.
Which countries buy soybeans from Tanzania?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Italy (20%) and Uganda (20%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 584% on the year.
What is the average export price of soybeans per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.54 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $0.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of soybeans from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, an increase of 307%. The peak was 2021 at $148.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $42.2 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import soybeans?
Yes. Tanzania imported $801 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Malawi, India and Zambia. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for soybeans?
The HS code for soybeans is heading 1201. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 1201.90 (53% of the value) and 1201.10 (47%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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