Tanzania: Market for Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish 2025

Market Size for Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish in Tanzania

In 2022, the Tanzanian market for frozen, dried and smoked fish decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Production of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish in Tanzania

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of frozen, dried and smoked fish, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, saw a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons) was the main destination for frozen, dried and smoked fish exports from Tanzania, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen, dried and smoked fish exports to Hong Kong SAR exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Kenya (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Hong Kong SAR totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year) and Kenya (X% per year).

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen, dried and smoked fish exports from Tanzania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Hong Kong SAR totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for frozen, dried and smoked fish amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($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 the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of frozen, dried and smoked fish, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish imports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Korea (X tons), China (X tons) and Seychelles (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen, dried and smoked fish imports to Tanzania, with a combined X% share of total imports. Somalia, Oman and the United Arab Emirates 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 Somalia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Korea ($X), China ($X) and Seychelles ($X) appeared to be the largest frozen, dried and smoked fish suppliers to Tanzania, together comprising X% of total imports. Somalia, the United Arab Emirates and Oman lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for frozen, dried and smoked fish amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the import price showed a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform