Sunflower cake exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of sunflower cake by Tanzania reached $39.0 million in 2024 (188.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 76 countries. That is 24% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $39.0M | 188.3K t |
| 2023 | $31.5M | 194.1K t |
| 2022 | $25.6M | 140.0K t |
| 2021 | $22.5M | 94.2K t |
| 2020 | $19.0M | 110.3K t |
| 2019 | $20.0M | 135.0K t |
| 2018 | $45.0M | 63.1K t |
| 2017 | $14.1M | 75.1K t |
Where Tanzania exports sunflower cake to
Kenya alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $26.6M | 68% |
| India | $11.5M | 29% |
| Rwanda | $549K | 1.4% |
| Bangladesh | $196K | 0.5% |
| Pakistan | $93K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $34K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $21K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $20K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.21 per kg, close to the world average of $0.25.
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 sunflower cake exports (HS 2306.30): 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 2306.30: Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of sunflower seed oils.
Common questions
What is the value of sunflower cake exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported sunflower cake worth $39.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 188.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 76 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries buy sunflower cake from Tanzania?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 68% of the value ($26.6 million), followed by India (29%) and Rwanda (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 138% on the year.
What is the average export price of sunflower cake per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.21 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $0.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of sunflower cake from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $14.1 million in 2017 to $39.0 million in 2024, an increase of 176%. The peak was 2018 at $45.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for sunflower cake?
The HS code for sunflower cake is subheading 2306.30. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2306 page.
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