Tanzania: Mango And Mangosteen Market 2025

Mango And Mangosteen Market Size in Tanzania

The Tanzanian mango and mangosteen market dropped to $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Mango and mangosteen consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Mango And Mangosteen Production in Tanzania

In value terms, mango and mangosteen production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average mango and mangosteen yield in Tanzania stood at X tons per ha, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by 9.4%. The mango and mangosteen yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the 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 mangoes, mangosteens and guavas were harvested in Tanzania; therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 2.5% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the mango and mangosteen harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Mango And Mangosteen Exports

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, overseas shipments of mangoes, mangosteens and guavas decreased by -98.5% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after six years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a sharp decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 117%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mango and mangosteen exports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 129%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X tons) was the main destination for mango and mangosteen exports from Tanzania, with a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, mango and mangosteen exports to Kenya exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kenya totaled +431.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+20.2% per year) and Zambia (+45.1% per year).

In value terms, Kenya ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for mangoes, mangosteens and guavas exports from Tanzania, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kenya amounted to +365.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+8.8% per year) and Zambia (+15.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mango and mangosteen export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 940% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate significant growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Zambia ($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 (+0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Mango And Mangosteen Imports

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, approx. X tons of mangoes, mangosteens and guavas were imported into Tanzania; which is down by -70.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 248%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, mango and mangosteen imports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a precipitous curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 264%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kenya (X tons) was the main supplier of mango and mangosteen to Tanzania, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Kenya totaled +4.2%.

In value terms, Kenya ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mangoes, mangosteens and guavas to Tanzania.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Kenya amounted to -10.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The average mango and mangosteen import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -95.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price faced a significant curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 186% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to +8.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform