Wheat flour exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of wheat flour by Tanzania reached $22.5 million in 2024 (43.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $74.6 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 | $22.5M | 43.8K t |
| 2023 | $25.6M | 42.8K t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 18.6K t |
| 2021 | $17.0M | 31.6K t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 23.5K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 15.4K t |
| 2018 | $74.6M | 150.8K t |
| 2017 | $54.7M | 36.4K t |
Where Tanzania exports wheat flour to
DR Congo alone took 78% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+159% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $17.5M | 78% |
| Burundi | $2.5M | 11% |
| Malawi | $1.0M | 4.5% |
| South Sudan | $887K | 3.9% |
| Rwanda | $314K | 1.4% |
| Comoros | $161K | 0.7% |
| Sudan | $83K | 0.4% |
| Mozambique | $13K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $10K | 0% |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.51 per kg, close to the world average of $0.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wheat flour imports to Tanzania
Tanzania imported $2.4 million of wheat flour in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.2M | 92% |
| Kenya | $117K | 4.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $54K | 2.3% |
| India | $23K | 1% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania wheat flour exports (HS 1101): 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 1101: Wheat or meslin flour.
Common questions
What is the value of wheat flour exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported wheat flour worth $22.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 169 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy wheat flour from Tanzania?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 78% of the value ($17.5 million), followed by Burundi (11%) and Malawi (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. Rwanda grew fastest among the top ten, up 458% on the year.
What is the average export price of wheat flour per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.51 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $0.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of wheat flour from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $54.7 million in 2017 to $22.5 million in 2024, a fall of 59%. The peak was 2018 at $74.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.9 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import wheat flour?
Yes. Tanzania imported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, Kenya and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $20.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for wheat flour?
The HS code for wheat flour is heading 1101. In Tanzania all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1101.00. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1101 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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