Tanzania: Safflower Seed Market 2025

Safflower Seed Market Size in Tanzania

The Tanzanian safflower seed market dropped to $X in 2022, falling by -7.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Safflower Seed Production in Tanzania

In value terms, safflower seed production reduced dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 233% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of safflower seed in Tanzania totaled X kg per ha, flattening at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 2% against the previous year. The safflower seed yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 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 total area harvested in terms of safflower seed production in Tanzania stood at X ha, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 4.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to safflower seed production reached the maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Safflower Seed Exports

Exports from Tanzania

In 2019, approx. X kg of safflower seed were exported from Tanzania; remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant decline. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2014. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, safflower seed exports amounted to $X in 2019. In general, exports saw a dramatic contraction. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2014. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X kg) was the main destination for safflower seed exports from Tanzania, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China was relatively modest.

From 2013 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to China was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average safflower seed export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price decreased by 99.9%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2013 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to 0.0% per year.

Safflower Seed Imports

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, approx. X kg of safflower seed were imported into Tanzania; shrinking by -89.2% against the year before. In general, imports recorded a dramatic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 2,276%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, safflower seed imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports faced a precipitous curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 5,233%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X kg) was the main safflower seed supplier to Tanzania, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands was relatively modest.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of safflower seed to Tanzania.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average safflower seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 45% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 124% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to +0.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform