Tanzania: Manuka Market 2024

Manuka Market Size in Tanzania

The Tanzanian manuka market reached $X in 2022, with an increase of 5.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. Manuka consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Manuka Production in Tanzania

In value terms, manuka production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Manuka Exports

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, exports of manuka from Tanzania contracted dramatically to X tons, shrinking by -64.6% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 1,081% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, manuka exports fell significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 1,057% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of manuka exports from Tanzania, with a combined 50% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Kenya (with a CAGR of +284.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and Ireland ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for manuka exported from Tanzania worldwide, with a combined 60% share of total exports. The Czech Republic, the United Arab Emirates, Kenya and Uganda lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

Kenya, with a CAGR of +325.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average manuka export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 75% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a slight expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($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 Ireland (+20.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Manuka Imports

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, approx. X tons of manuka were imported into Tanzania; waning by -75.2% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 346% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, manuka imports declined notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 437% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), Australia (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of manuka imports to Tanzania, with a combined 57% share of total imports. Romania, Spain, China and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +58.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Turkey ($X) and Australia ($X) constituted the largest manuka suppliers to Tanzania, together accounting for 71% of total imports.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +84.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 manuka import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -79.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 169%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+16.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform