Bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing market in Tanzania

Earlier Report Observations

The domestic market volume for bran and residues in Tanzania contracted from 494 thousand tons in 2018 to 368 thousand tons in 2020, primarily due to a sharp rise in exports to neighboring countries like Kenya, driven by regional demand for animal feed. While production increased in 2019, the surge in overseas shipments reduced local availability. Supply chain disruptions from weather and pest issues further constrained production in 2020, exacerbating the decline.

From 2021, market volume recovered, reaching 432 thousand tons in 2023, as government seed and fertilizer subsidies boosted cereal output, expanding bran supply. Exports remained high but stable, supported by ongoing regional demand. Concurrently, concerns over pesticide residues in maize bran influenced domestic consumer behavior, adding pressure on the local market throughout the period.

Production bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing in Tanzania

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing, 2017-2020

World map of production of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing, 2017-2020

Tanzania's production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing grew for two consecutive years before declining. In 2019, output reached its highest level at 608.9 thousand tons. However, by 2020, production had fallen to 572.0 thousand tons, marking a 6.1% decrease from the previous year. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, production increased by 10.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.5%. The most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 14.4%.

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

Exports bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing from Tanzania

Exports in kind, K t

Export volumes showed considerable fluctuations during the period. In 2018, exports hit their lowest point at 96.5 thousand tons, representing a 43.7% decline from the previous year. However, 2019 saw a dramatic rebound, with exports surging by 104.3%. By 2020, exports had reached 204.1 thousand tons, a 3.5% increase compared to 2019. Overall, exports in 2020 were 2.1 times higher than the 2018 low.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tanzania in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates were the top destinations for Tanzania's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing. Vietnam accounted for 32.6% of export volumes, Qatar for 29.3%, and the United Arab Emirates for 16.0%. Together, these three markets represented 77.9% of Tanzania's total exports in this category.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values experienced significant volatility. In 2017, they were at their lowest, but 2018 saw a remarkable 320.1% increase, reaching a peak of 90 572 thousand US dollars. The following year, however, values plummeted by 63.4%. By 2020, exports had recovered slightly to 34 364 thousand US dollars, up 3.6% from 2019. Overall, export values in 2018 were 4.2 times higher than in 2017.

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

In value terms, Vietnam dominated Tanzania's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from 2017 to 2020, accounting for 52.4% of the total. Qatar followed with 18.9%, and Kenya with 8.8%. These three countries together represented 80.2% of Tanzania's export earnings in this sector.

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

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

Imports bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing to Tanzania

Imports in kind, K t

Import volumes of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing into Tanzania declined sharply between 2017 and 2020, falling by 86.9% overall. This equates to an average annual decrease of 49.3%. In 2020, imports dropped to zero thousand tons, a steep 44.6% reduction from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tanzania in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates were the main sources of Tanzania's imports in this category. South Africa supplied 39.6% of import volumes, the United Kingdom 30.9%, and the United Arab Emirates 15.0%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 85.4% of Tanzania's total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values showed notable volatility. In 2017, they were at their lowest point, but by 2019 they had doubled to reach their peak. However, in 2020, import values fell sharply to 1 thousand US dollars, a 37.2% decrease from 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa and the United Kingdom were the dominant sources of Tanzania's imports in value terms, together accounting for 93.0% of the total. The remaining 7.0% was spread across various other countries.

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

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