Tanzania: Cheese And Curd Market 2024

Cheese And Curd Market Size in Tanzania

The Tanzanian cheese and curd market reduced slightly to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cheese And Curd Production in Tanzania

In value terms, cheese and curd production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Cheese and curd production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Cheese And Curd Exports

Exports from Tanzania

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of cheese and curd decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, cheese and curd exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Burundi (X tons) was the main destination for cheese and curd exports from Tanzania, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cheese and curd exports to Burundi exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Comoros (X kg), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Rwanda (X kg), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Burundi totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Comoros (X% per year) and Rwanda (X% per year).

In value terms, Burundi ($X) remains the key foreign market for cheese and curd exports from Tanzania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Rwanda, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Burundi amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Rwanda (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cheese and curd export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 South Africa ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Burundi ($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 Kenya (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cheese And Curd Imports

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, approx. X tons of cheese and curd were imported into Tanzania; rising by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, cheese and curd imports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Denmark (X tons) constituted the largest cheese and curd supplier to Tanzania, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cheese and curd imports from Denmark exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Denmark totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cheese and curd to Tanzania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cheese and curd import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Ireland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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