Tanzania: Banana And Plantain Market 2025

Banana And Plantain Market Size in Tanzania

The Tanzanian banana and plantain market fell slightly to $X in 2022, shrinking by -1.7% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% 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 +1.8% against 2020 indices. Banana and plantain consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Banana And Plantain Production in Tanzania

In value terms, banana and plantain production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 153% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average banana and plantain yield in Tanzania stood at X tons per ha, approximately equating 2021 figures. Overall, the yield indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, banana and plantain yield decreased by -7.2% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 62% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average banana and plantain 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 bananas and plantains in Tanzania reduced modestly to X ha, waning by -1.9% against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 5.6% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the banana and plantain harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Banana And Plantain Exports

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, the amount of bananas and plantains exported from Tanzania skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 395% compared with the previous year. In general, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 2,656% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, banana and plantain exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 3,640%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X tons), Zambia (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main destinations of banana and plantain exports from Tanzania, with a combined 99% 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 Canada (with a CAGR of +1,504.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Zambia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for bananas and plantains exports from Tanzania, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kenya ($X), with a 7.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Zambia stood at +31.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kenya (+45.0% per year) and Canada (+464.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average banana and plantain export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -71.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 42%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kenya ($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 Rwanda (+15.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Banana And Plantain Imports

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, supplies from abroad of bananas and plantains decreased by -99.9% to X kg, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, imports faced a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 380% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, banana and plantain imports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a dramatic setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 571% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X kg) was the main supplier of banana and plantain to Tanzania, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa totaled +48.9%.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bananas and plantains to Tanzania.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa stood at +44.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average banana and plantain import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 299% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a prominent expansion. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Burundi amounted to +3.5% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform