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Cabbages market in Tanzania

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for cabbages in Tanzania grew steadily from 84 659 tonnes in 2018 to 86 959 tonnes in 2020, driven by consistent increases in domestic production.

After a slight dip to 85 873 tonnes in 2021, the market stabilized, with volumes reaching 86 248 tonnes in 2022 and 86 355 tonnes in 2023.

Throughout the period, the market was almost entirely supplied by local production, as imports and exports had negligible impact on total volume.

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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tanzania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tanzania in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Tanzania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tanzania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tanzania in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Tanzania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tanzania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tanzania in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tanzania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tanzania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tanzania in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tanzania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production cabbages in Tanzania

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cabbages, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cabbages, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Tanzania's cabbage production has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 86,942 tonnes of cabbages, marking a 1.2% year-on-year increase. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 3.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.4%	1.4%	1.2%	1.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cabbages from Tanzania

Exports in kind, t

The export market for cabbages showed significant fluctuations during this period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 0.2 tonnes, representing a sharp 99.8% decline compared to the previous year. In contrast, exports peaked in 2018 at 110.1 tonnes, which was a remarkable 634.0% increase from the prior year. The gap between the highest and lowest volumes was substantial, with 2018 exports being 487 times greater than those in 2020.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	634.0%	(7.9%)	(99.8%)	(75.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Kenya and Comoros were the primary destinations for Tanzania's cabbage exports, together accounting for 100.0% of the total export volume.

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

Export values for cabbages experienced considerable volatility. The lowest point occurred in 2020, with exports valued at just 68 US dollars, a dramatic 99.3% drop from 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 9,122 US dollars, reflecting a 125.6% increase over the previous year. The difference between the peak in 2019 and the trough in 2020 was substantial, with 2019 values being 135 times higher.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(25.2%)	125.6%	(99.3%)	(76.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Kenya and Comoros dominated Tanzania's cabbage exports in value terms, while other markets played a relatively minor role.

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 cabbages to Tanzania

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes for cabbages displayed an unstable pattern. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 0.4 tonnes, which represented an 82.8% decrease from the previous year. Imports then surged to a peak of 25.9 tonnes in 2019, a massive 5,833.6% increase. In 2020, imports stood at 17.4 tonnes, down 32.9% year-on-year. Overall, import volumes varied significantly, with the 2019 peak being 59 times higher than the 2018 low.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(82.8%)	5 833.6%	(32.9%)	89.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark, France, and Ukraine were the main sources of cabbage imports to Tanzania. Denmark accounted for 49.7% of import volume, France for 15.2%, and Ukraine for 11.2%, collectively making up 76.2% of total imports.

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

Import values for cabbages showed irregular movements. The lowest value was recorded in 2017, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 5,775 US dollars, a 290.9% increase from the previous year. In 2020, imports dropped to 3,474 US dollars, a steep 39.8% decline year-on-year. The 2019 high was 7 times greater than the 2017 low.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	79.3%	290.9%	(39.8%)	61.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Denmark, France, and Germany were the key partners for Tanzania's cabbage imports in value terms. Denmark contributed 44.4% of the total value, France 13.5%, and Germany 13.4%, together accounting for 71.3% of all import flows.

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