Tanzania: Refrigerated Show-Cases Market 2025

Refrigerated Show-Cases Market Size in Tanzania

The Tanzanian refrigerated show-cases market fell sharply to $X in 2022, dropping by -35.8% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption showed a perceptible setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

Refrigerated Show-Cases Exports

Exports from Tanzania

After four years of growth, shipments abroad of refrigerated show-caseses decreased by -89.1% to X units in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 171% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, refrigerated show-cases exports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 602% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X units), the United Arab Emirates (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main destinations of refrigerated show-cases exports from Tanzania, with a combined 80% share of total exports. Moreover, refrigerated show-cases exports in Kenya exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, the United Arab Emirates, twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kenya (with a CAGR of +7.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kenya ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for refrigerated show-caseses exports from Tanzania, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Jordan ($X), with a 2.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kenya totaled +90.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Jordan (0.0% per year) and Germany (+24.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average refrigerated show-cases export price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 57% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 602%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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 Kenya ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kenya (+77.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Refrigerated Show-Cases Imports

Imports into Tanzania

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of refrigerated show-caseses decreased by -54.4% to X units in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 210% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, refrigerated show-cases imports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 106%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Turkey (X units) and Thailand (X units) were the main suppliers of refrigerated show-cases imports to Tanzania, together comprising 77% of total imports. Denmark, South Africa, Luxembourg, Swaziland, Kenya and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Denmark (with a CAGR of +89.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Turkey ($X) and Thailand ($X) constituted the largest refrigerated show-cases suppliers to Tanzania, with a combined 77% share of total imports. Denmark, South Africa, Luxembourg, Swaziland, Kenya and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Swaziland, with a CAGR of +141.3%, recorded 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 refrigerated show-cases import price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, refrigerated show-cases import price increased by +123.3% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Luxembourg ($X per unit) and Swaziland ($X per unit), while the price for Indonesia ($X per unit) and Kenya ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Swaziland (+43.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform