Tanzania: Market for Coconut, Abaca, Ramie and other Vegetable Textile Fibres 2024

Market Size for Coconut, Abaca, Ramie and other Vegetable Textile Fibres in Tanzania

In 2022, the Tanzanian market for coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Coconut, Abaca, Ramie and other Vegetable Textile Fibres in Tanzania

In value terms, production of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres in Tanzania reduced slightly to X kg per ha in 2022, remaining stable against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, yield of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average yield of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres remained 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, approx. X ha of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres were harvested in Tanzania; therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the harvested area of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Coconut, Abaca, Ramie and other Vegetable Textile Fibres

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, overseas shipments of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres declined significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for exports of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres from Tanzania, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), sevenfold.

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

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres exports from Tanzania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Coconut, Abaca, Ramie and other Vegetable Textile Fibres

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, overseas purchases of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, imports, however, faced a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibre supplier to Tanzania, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres to Tanzania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 India ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mozambique (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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