Tanzania: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in Tanzania

The Tanzanian pulses market was estimated at $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a mild setback. Pulses consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pulses Production in Tanzania

In value terms, pulses production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of pulses in Tanzania reached X tons per ha, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. The yield figure 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 throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average pulses yield reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The pulses harvested area in Tanzania contracted slightly to X ha in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The pulses harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Pulses Exports

Exports from Tanzania

After four years of growth, overseas shipments of pulses decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, pulses exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for pulses exports from Tanzania, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pulses exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Pakistan (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Uganda (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for pulses exports from Tanzania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to India was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Pakistan (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pulses export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($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 Pakistan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, the amount of pulses imported into Tanzania shrank remarkably to X tons, waning by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pulses imports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Rwanda (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Malawi (X tons) were the main suppliers of pulses imports to Tanzania, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Rwanda (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Ukraine ($X), Rwanda ($X) and Malawi ($X) were the largest pulses suppliers to Tanzania, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Rwanda, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average pulses import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced remarkably 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Rwanda ($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 Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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