Tanzania: Market for Yoghurt and Fermented Milk 2024

Market Size for Yoghurt and Fermented Milk in Tanzania

The Tanzanian yoghurt and fermented milk market stood at $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Yoghurt and Fermented Milk in Tanzania

In value terms, yoghurt and fermented milk production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Yoghurt and Fermented Milk

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, overseas shipments of yoghurt and fermented milk decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, yoghurt and fermented milk exports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) was the main destination for yoghurt and fermented milk exports from Tanzania, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, yoghurt and fermented milk exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kenya (X kg), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the UK (X kg), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Democratic Republic of the Congo was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kenya (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

It was followed by Mozambique, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Kenya amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Mozambique (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average yoghurt and fermented milk export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($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 Mozambique (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Yoghurt and Fermented Milk

Imports into Tanzania

Yoghurt and fermented milk imports into Tanzania declined rapidly to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% on the year before. Overall, imports showed a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, yoghurt and fermented milk imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Denmark (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) were the main suppliers of yoghurt and fermented milk imports to Tanzania, together comprising X% of total imports. Zambia, France, the United Arab Emirates and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Zambia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of yoghurt and fermented milk to Tanzania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kenya ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average yoghurt and fermented milk import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a buoyant expansion. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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