Tanzania: Market for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries 2025

Market Size for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Tanzania

In 2022, the Tanzanian market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries decreased by -1.4% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, posted a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Tanzania

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 9.6% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in Tanzania was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, stabilizing at the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry harvested area in Tanzania amounted to less than X ha, approximately equating the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, overseas shipments of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries increased by 28% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after five years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a dramatic decline. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 5.5%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from Tanzania, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands amounted to -18.8%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries exports from Tanzania.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands stood at -25.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -35.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the Netherlands.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to +13.5% per year.

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, overseas purchases of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries increased by 168% to X kg for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 327% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 484% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry to Tanzania, with a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X kg), fivefold. The United Arab Emirates (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands totaled +104.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+15.7% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-29.2% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), South Africa ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry suppliers to Tanzania, with a combined 98% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +113.3%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 28% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+38.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform