Tanzania: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in Tanzania

The Tanzanian grain market expanded markedly to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Grain consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Grain Production in Tanzania

In value terms, grain production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of cereal grains in Tanzania stood at X tons per ha, approximately reflecting the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average grain yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of cereal grains in Tanzania dropped to X ha, standing approx. at 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grain production attained the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Grain Exports

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, approx. X tons of cereal grains were exported from Tanzania; falling by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, grain exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X tons) was the main destination for grain exports from Tanzania, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, grain exports to Kenya exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uganda (X tons), fourfold. Rwanda (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kenya amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uganda (X% per year) and Rwanda (X% per year).

In value terms, Kenya ($X) remains the key foreign market for cereal grains exports from Tanzania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uganda ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Rwanda, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kenya stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uganda (X% per year) and Rwanda (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average grain export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Sudan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kenya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uganda (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Grain Imports

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, approx. X tons of cereal grains were imported into Tanzania; jumping by X% compared with the year before. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, grain imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a tangible expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Argentina (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of grain imports to Tanzania, together comprising X% of total imports. Poland, Latvia, Ukraine, India, Germany, Canada and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest grain suppliers to Tanzania were Argentina ($X), Australia ($X) and Russia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, Latvia, Germany, India, Canada, Ukraine and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average grain import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, grain import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform