Tanzania: Market for Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) 2025

Market Size for Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) in Tanzania

After two years of growth, the Tanzanian market for broad beans and horse beans (dry) decreased by -17.2% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) in Tanzania

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 25%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average broad bean and horse bean yield in Tanzania totaled less than X kg per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of broad beans and horse beans (dry) were harvested in Tanzania; remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, the amount of broad beans and horse beans (dry) exported from Tanzania totaled X tons, standing approx. at 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 1,089%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 868%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X tons) was the main destination for broad bean and horse bean exports from Tanzania, with a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, broad bean and horse bean exports to Bahrain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Malawi (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bahrain stood at +10.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malawi (+26.6% per year) and Oman (-17.1% per year).

In value terms, Bahrain ($X) remains the key foreign market for broad beans and horse beans (dry) exports from Tanzania, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malawi ($X), with a 5.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Bahrain stood at +1.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malawi (+2.7% per year) and Oman (-14.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for broad beans and horse beans (dry) amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 38%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malawi ($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 Oman (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Imports into Tanzania

Broad bean and horse bean imports into Tanzania reduced remarkably to X kg in 2022, with a decrease of -82.3% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted measured growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 2,686%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 2,409%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X kg) was the main supplier of broad bean and horse bean to Tanzania, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at +75.9%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of broad beans and horse beans (dry) to Tanzania.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +52.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for broad beans and horse beans (dry) amounted to $X per ton, falling by -82.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 659% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to -1.9% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform