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Beef, sheep or goat fat market in Tanzania

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Tanzania's market for beef, sheep, and goat fats expanded significantly from 15 624 t in 2018 to 22 027 t in 2023, driven primarily by sustained growth in cattle, goat, and sheep populations. Government initiatives to strengthen livestock production and animal health services, along with the establishment of new ranches, provided a foundation for increased output of animal fats throughout the period.

The emergence of private milk processing enterprises and the development of outgrower contract farmers supplying fresh milk to factories enhanced the organized processing of dairy products, including fats from goats and cattle. While the market experienced a minor stabilization in 2020, incentives for investors to set up milk processing plants and continued engagement of youth and women in livestock fattening helped maintain production momentum.

A sharp rise of over 20% in market volume occurred in 2023, reaching 22 027 t, reflecting the cumulative impact of ongoing livestock sector development and improved market access over the preceding years.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Tanzania
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Tanzania in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Tanzania in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tanzania in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tanzania in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tanzania, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tanzania in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tanzania in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tanzania, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.2.2. In value, $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production beef, sheep or goat fat in Tanzania

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of beef, sheep or goat fat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of beef, sheep or goat fat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Beef, sheep, and goat fat production in Tanzania saw a decline after two consecutive years of growth. In 2020, production reached 16 917 tonnes, marking a 1.8% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, overall production rose by 28.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.6%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 17 225 tonnes, while the most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 18.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Tanzania in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.3%	10.2%	(1.8%)	8.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports beef, sheep or goat fat from Tanzania

Exports in kind, kg

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tanzania in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Tanzania's exports of beef, sheep, and goat fat were almost exclusively directed to Oman, which accounted for 100.0% of total export volumes.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Tanzania in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tanzania in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Oman dominated Tanzania's beef, sheep, and goat fat exports in value terms, consistently representing 100.0% of total export revenue.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Tanzania in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports beef, sheep or goat fat to Tanzania

Imports in kind, kg

Tanzania imported beef, sheep, and goat fat in 2018, but this represented a dramatic 99.4% decrease compared to the previous year's import volume.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tanzania in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(99.4%)	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, China served as the primary source for Tanzania's imports of beef, sheep, and goat fat, accounting for 99.4% of total import volumes.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Tanzania in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

In 2018, Tanzania's imports of beef, sheep, and goat fat in value terms showed an 81.8% reduction compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tanzania in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(81.8%)	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom and South Africa were the main sources for Tanzania's imports of beef, sheep, and goat fat in value terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 84.5% of total import value, while South Africa contributed 15.4%, together representing 99.9% of all imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Tanzania in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io