Tea exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania exported tea worth $24.8 million (13.5 thousand tonnes). That is 36% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $72.1 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 | $24.8M | 13.5K t |
| 2023 | $39.1M | 16.9K t |
| 2022 | $56.5M | 22.5K t |
| 2021 | $46.4M | 21.7K t |
| 2020 | $37.5M | 22.3K t |
| 2019 | $56.1M | 25.4K t |
| 2018 | $72.1M | 15.7K t |
| 2017 | $54.2M | 28.7K t |
Where Tanzania exports tea to
The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (29%), Kenya (20%), Pakistan (18%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+176% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $7.2M | 29% |
| Kenya | $5.0M | 20% |
| Pakistan | $4.4M | 18% |
| South Africa | $4.1M | 17% |
| Poland | $915K | 3.7% |
| Russia | $823K | 3.3% |
| India | $813K | 3.3% |
| Egypt | $552K | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $515K | 2.1% |
| China | $168K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 0902
| 0902.40 | Bulk black tea | 95% |
| 0902.30 | Packaged black tea | 4.6% |
| 0902.20 | Bulk green tea | 0.4% |
| 0902.10 | Packaged green tea | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0902.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.84 per kg, 50% below the world average of $3.70, 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.
Tea imports to Tanzania
Imports of tea by Tanzania reached $1.2 million in 2024 (298 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+260% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $609K | 52% |
| India | $391K | 33% |
| Sri Lanka | $128K | 11% |
| China | $25K | 2.1% |
| Hong Kong | $13K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.2% |
| Lebanon | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania tea exports (HS 0902): 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 0902: Tea.
Common questions
What is the value of tea exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported tea worth $24.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries buy tea from Tanzania?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by Kenya (20%) and Pakistan (18%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 34 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 176% on the year.
What is the average export price of tea per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.84 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $3.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of tea from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $54.2 million in 2017 to $24.8 million in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2018 at $72.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $48.3 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import tea?
Yes. Tanzania imported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Kenya, India and Sri Lanka. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $23.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for tea?
The HS code for tea is heading 0902. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 0902.40 (95% of the value) and 0902.30 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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