Tanzania: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in Tanzania

The Tanzanian pulses market expanded sharply to $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a mild setback. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pulses Production in Tanzania

In value terms, pulses production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Pulses production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of pulses in Tanzania totaled X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The pulses yield peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come. 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 pulses were harvested in Tanzania; almost unchanged from 2021. In general, the harvested area showed a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pulses production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, overseas shipments of pulses decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, pulses exports fell notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for pulses exports from Tanzania, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pulses exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Pakistan (X tons), twofold. Uganda (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to India stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Pakistan (X% per year) and Uganda (X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for pulses exports from Tanzania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to India was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Pakistan (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pulses export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($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 Pakistan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, pulses imports into Tanzania contracted sharply to X tons, declining by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pulses imports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

Rwanda (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Malawi (X tons) were the main suppliers of pulses imports to Tanzania, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Rwanda (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Ukraine ($X), Rwanda ($X) and Malawi ($X) were the largest pulses suppliers to Tanzania, together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Rwanda, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average pulses import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded perceptible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Rwanda ($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 Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform