Wheat imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $377.5 million of wheat in 2024 (1.32 million tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $377.5M | 1.32M t |
| 2023 | $447.8M | 1.37M t |
| 2022 | $276.3M | 780.4K t |
| 2021 | $213.0M | 784.1K t |
| 2020 | $220.6M | 911.9K t |
| 2019 | $179.3M | 853.1K t |
| 2018 | $176.0M | 635.8K t |
| 2017 | $196.3M | 915.8K t |
Where Tanzania imports wheat from
One supplier dominates: Russia accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $252.3M | 67% |
| Germany | $38.1M | 10% |
| Argentina | $30.1M | 8% |
| United States | $13.4M | 3.5% |
| Canada | $13.2M | 3.5% |
| Poland | $10.2M | 2.7% |
| Latvia | $8.8M | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | $7.6M | 2% |
| Uruguay | $3.0M | 0.8% |
| Australia | $429K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1001
| 1001.99 | Common wheat grain | 100% |
| 1001.11 | Durum wheat seed | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.29 per kg, close to the world average of $0.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wheat exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $386 thousand of wheat in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kenya accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $384K | 100% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania wheat imports (HS 1001): 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 1001: Wheat and meslin.
Common questions
What is the value of wheat imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported wheat worth $377.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.32 million tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply wheat to Tanzania?
Russia was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($252.3 million), followed by Germany (10%) and Argentina (8%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Lithuania grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average import price of wheat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.29 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wheat to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $196.3 million in 2017 to $377.5 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. The peak was 2023 at $447.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $260.9 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export wheat?
Yes. Tanzania exported $386 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya and Malawi. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $377.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for wheat?
The HS code for wheat is heading 1001. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 1001.99 (100% of the value) and 1001.11 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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