Tanzania: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in Tanzania

The Tanzanian root and tuber market fell to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. The market 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. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Root And Tuber Production in Tanzania

In value terms, root and tuber production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Root and tuber production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of roots and tubers in Tanzania rose slightly to X tons per ha, growing by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, root and tuber yield decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average root and tuber yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. 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 roots and tubers in Tanzania reduced modestly to X ha, remaining constant against 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to root and tuber production reached the maximum at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, shipments abroad of roots and tubers increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports saw significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, root and tuber exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X tons) was the main destination for root and tuber exports from Tanzania, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, root and tuber exports to Uganda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Burundi (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uganda amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Burundi (X% per year) and China (X.4% per year).

In value terms, Uganda ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for roots and tubers exports from Tanzania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Burundi ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Uganda stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Burundi (X% per year) and China (X.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average root and tuber export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Burundi ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($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 Kenya (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into Tanzania

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of roots and tubers decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, root and tuber imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Burundi (X tons) was the main root and tuber supplier to Tanzania, accounting for a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark (X tons), with a X% share of total imports. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Burundi amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, Burundi ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roots and tubers to Tanzania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Burundi totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Denmark (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average root and tuber import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Burundi ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform