Tanzania: Barley Market 2025

Barley Market Size in Tanzania

In 2022, the Tanzanian barley market decreased by -1.8% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Barley consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Barley Production in Tanzania

In value terms, barley production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% 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 +1.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of barley in Tanzania stood at X tons per ha, stabilizing at the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 31%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average barley yield remained at a 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, approx. X ha of barley were harvested in Tanzania; approximately equating the year before. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, barley harvested area decreased by -8.8% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 38%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the barley harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Barley Exports

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, the amount of barley exported from Tanzania dropped to X tons, shrinking by -6.1% on 2021. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 8,791% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, barley exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 6,871% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X tons) was the main destination for barley exports from Tanzania, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uganda stood at +5.1%.

In value terms, Uganda ($X) also remains the key foreign market for barley exports from Tanzania.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Uganda totaled -16.7%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average barley export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -29% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 183% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kenya amounted to -8.3% per year.

Barley Imports

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of barley, when their volume decreased by -94.3% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports faced a sharp downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 470% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, barley imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports faced a significant contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 517%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Uganda (X tons) was the main barley supplier to Tanzania, with a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, barley imports from Uganda exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Uganda amounted to +8.2%.

In value terms, Uganda ($X) constituted the largest supplier of barley to Tanzania, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 4.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Uganda amounted to +32.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average barley import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -36.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 97%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average 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 Uganda ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+55.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform