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Tanzania: Freshwater Fish Market 2024

Freshwater Fish Market Size in Tanzania

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Tanzanian freshwater fish market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt slump. Freshwater fish consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Freshwater Fish Production in Tanzania

In value terms, freshwater fish production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Freshwater Fish Exports

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, freshwater fish exports from Tanzania skyrocketed to X tons, rising by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, freshwater fish exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for freshwater fish exports from Tanzania, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, freshwater fish exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a X% share.

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: the United States (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for freshwater fish exports from Tanzania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

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: the United States (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average freshwater fish export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($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.

Freshwater Fish Imports

Imports into Tanzania

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of freshwater fish increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports saw a significant increase. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, freshwater fish imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Malawi (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of freshwater fish to Tanzania, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, freshwater fish imports from Malawi exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Namibia (X kg), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Malawi was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Namibia (X% per year) and Zambia (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest freshwater fish suppliers to Tanzania were Zambia ($X), Malawi ($X) and Namibia ($X).

In terms of the main suppliers, Namibia, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average freshwater fish import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Zambia ($X per ton), while the price for Malawi ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for freshwater fish in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were Hong Kong SAR, China and South Korea, together comprising 36% of global consumption. Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, France, Japan, Malaysia, Germany, Spain and Bangladesh lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

What are the largest producers of freshwater fish in the world?

The country with the largest volume of freshwater fish production was China, comprising approx. 31% of total volume. Moreover, freshwater fish production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Myanmar, threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Philippines, with a 9.6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of freshwater fish to Tanzania?

In value terms, Zambia, Malawi and Namibia $930) constituted the largest freshwater fish suppliers to Tanzania.

What are the leading importers of freshwater fish from Tanzania?

In value terms, China remains the key foreign market for freshwater fish exports from Tanzania, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States, with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 5.9% share.

What is the average export price for freshwater fish in Tanzania?

In 2022, the average freshwater fish export price amounted to $5,790 per ton, shrinking by -15.6% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for freshwater fish in Tanzania?

In 2022, the average freshwater fish import price amounted to $5,765 per ton, falling by -6% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the freshwater fish market in Tanzania. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023