Sunflower seed imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $3.4 million of sunflower seed in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 222% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.0M | 505 t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $645K | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $689K | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $558K | 5.7K t |
Where Tanzania imports sunflower seed from
Most of the value came from India (37%), Kenya (27%), Chile (14%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.3M | 37% |
| Kenya | $894K | 27% |
| Chile | $480K | 14% |
| Malawi | $414K | 12% |
| South Africa | $178K | 5.3% |
| Uganda | $127K | 3.8% |
| Australia | $4K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $3K | 0.1% |
| China | $2K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.13 per kg, 30% above the world average of $0.87. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania sunflower seed imports (HS 1206): 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 1206: Sunflower seeds; whether or not broken.
Common questions
What is the value of sunflower seed imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported sunflower seed worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 222% on 2023.
Which countries supply sunflower seed to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Kenya (27%) and Chile (14%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 973% on the year.
What is the average import price of sunflower seed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.13 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $0.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sunflower seed to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $558 thousand in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 502%. The peak was 2022 at $5.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sunflower seed?
The HS code for sunflower seed is heading 1206. In Tanzania all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1206.00. 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 1206 page.
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