Tanzania: Temporarily Preserved Vegetable Market 2024

Temporarily Preserved Vegetable Market Size in Tanzania

The Tanzanian temporarily preserved vegetable market contracted to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +2.2% against 2020 indices. Temporarily preserved vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Temporarily Preserved Vegetable Production in Tanzania

In value terms, temporarily preserved vegetable production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 167%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Temporarily Preserved Vegetable Exports

Exports from Tanzania

For the third year in a row, Tanzania recorded growth in overseas shipments of vegetables (temporarily preserved), which increased by 560% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 1,059% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, temporarily preserved vegetable exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 1,185%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X tons) was the main destination for temporarily preserved vegetable exports from Tanzania, with a approx. 99.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kenya amounted to +100.1%.

In value terms, Kenya ($X) also remains the key foreign market for vegetables (temporarily preserved) exports from Tanzania.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kenya totaled +105.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average temporarily preserved vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -11.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 98%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to +126.8% per year.

Temporarily Preserved Vegetable Imports

Imports into Tanzania

Temporarily preserved vegetable imports into Tanzania soared to X tons in 2022, growing by 83% against the year before. In general, imports showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 252% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, temporarily preserved vegetable imports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 233%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Rwanda (X tons) was the main temporarily preserved vegetable supplier to Tanzania, with a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, temporarily preserved vegetable imports from Rwanda exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), more than tenfold. Spain (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 0.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Rwanda stood at +99.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-6.9% per year) and Spain (-14.3% per year).

In value terms, Rwanda ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables (temporarily preserved) to Tanzania, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 0.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Rwanda amounted to +69.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-8.7% per year) and Spain (-14.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average temporarily preserved vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -62.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 55% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+15.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform