Tanzania: Market for Natural Rubber And Gums 2024

Market Size for Natural Rubber And Gums in Tanzania

The Tanzanian natural rubber and gum market amounted to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a resilient increase. Natural rubber and gum consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Natural Rubber And Gums in Tanzania

In value terms, natural rubber and gum production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Natural rubber and gum production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of natural rubber and gums in Tanzania was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, flattening at the year before. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The natural rubber and gum harvested area in Tanzania stood at less than X ha in 2022, stabilizing at the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Natural Rubber And Gums

Exports from Tanzania

For the fourth consecutive year, Tanzania recorded growth in shipments abroad of natural rubber and gums, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports showed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, natural rubber and gum exports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed perceptible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for natural rubber and gum exports from Tanzania, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, natural rubber and gum exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uganda (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uganda (X% per year) and Zambia (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for natural rubber and gums exports from Tanzania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uganda ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average natural rubber and gum export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Zambia ($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 a decline.

Imports of Natural Rubber And Gums

Imports into Tanzania

Natural rubber and gum imports into Tanzania dropped remarkably to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% against 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, natural rubber and gum imports fell significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main supplier of natural rubber and gum to Tanzania, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, natural rubber and gum imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X kg), more than tenfold.

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

In value terms, China ($X), the UK ($X) and South Africa ($X) appeared to be the largest natural rubber and gum suppliers to Tanzania.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 natural rubber and gum import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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