Tanzania: Maize Market 2025

Maize Market Size in Tanzania

The Tanzanian maize market rose slightly to $X in 2022, picking up by 4.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Maize Production in Tanzania

In value terms, maize production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 68%. Maize production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of maize (green) in Tanzania stood at X tons per ha, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 1.2%. Over the period under review, the average maize yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield stood 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 maize harvested area in Tanzania contracted slightly to X ha, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 13%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the maize harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Maize Exports

Exports from Tanzania

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of maize (green) decreased by -72.5% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 769%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, maize exports plummeted to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 715% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of maize exports from Tanzania, together comprising 92% of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, which accounted for a further 4.7%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +72.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for maize (green) exports from Tanzania, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 26% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands stood at +21.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-10.1% per year) and Belgium (+79.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average maize export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 139% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 the Netherlands (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Maize Imports

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of maize (green), when their volume decreased by -98.7% to X kg. In general, imports faced a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 1,477% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, maize imports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 630% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The UK (X kg), the United Arab Emirates (X kg) and South Africa (X kg) were the main suppliers of maize imports to Tanzania, together accounting for 95% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +19.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), the UK ($X) and South Africa ($X) constituted the largest maize suppliers to Tanzania, together comprising 89% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the UK, with a CAGR of +22.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average maize import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 91% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 129% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform