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Millet market in Tanzania

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The millet market in Tanzania expanded significantly in 2019, reaching 384.6 thousand tons, a substantial increase from the 316.2 thousand tons recorded in 2018. This growth was followed by a sharp contraction in 2020, when market volume fell to 321.8 thousand tons, largely offsetting the previous year's gain.

Market size showed modest recovery in 2021 and 2022, climbing to 328.8 thousand tons and then 331.3 thousand tons, indicating a period of relative stabilization. However, in 2023 the market contracted again, dropping to 274.2 thousand tons, the lowest level observed in the period from 2018 to 2023.

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, K 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, K 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, K 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tanzania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tanzania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tanzania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tanzania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tanzania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tanzania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tanzania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tanzania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Tanzania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tanzania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tanzania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Tanzania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from 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, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 millet in Tanzania

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Tanzania ranked 13th globally in millet production.

Top producers of millet, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of millet, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Tanzania's millet production saw a two-year increase before declining. In 2019, production reached its peak at 386.0 K t, marking a 22.1% rise. However, in 2020, it fell to 325.0 K t, a 15.8% decrease from the previous year. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 5.2%, averaging an annual increase of 1.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.4%	22.1%	(15.8%)	1.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports millet from Tanzania

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. In 2018, exports hit their lowest point at 0.0 t, representing a 100.0% decline. The following year, 2019, saw the largest increase at 8 902 813.2%. By 2020, exports peaked at 3 344 t, a sharp 142.7% rise from 2019, with the peak-to-trough ratio reaching 216 110 times.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(100.0%)	8 902 813.2%	142.7%	103.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Kenya was the nearly exclusive buyer of millet from Tanzania, accounting for 98.4% of total exports in 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, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market. In 2018, export value dropped to its minimum of 0.0 K $ US, a 100.0% decline. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 3 150 772.3%. By 2020, export value peaked at 576.0 K $ US, reflecting an abrupt 128.8% year-over-year uptick, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 72 086 times.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(100.0%)	3 150 772.3%	128.8%	109.1%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, Kenya remained the overwhelmingly dominant buyer of millet from Tanzania, making up 98.2% of total exports in value.

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 millet to Tanzania

Imports in kind, t

Volatility characterized the market during these years. Imports reached their highest point in 2017 and fell to their lowest in 2019, varying by 1 834 times. In 2018, the largest decline was recorded at 99.1%. The minimum value was 0.1 t in 2019. By 2020, imports surged to 136 t, showing a steep increase of 163 237.3% compared to 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(99.1%)	(93.6%)	163 237.3%	(3.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Malawi and Uganda were the main suppliers of millet to Tanzania, together accounting for 96.8% of total imports in volume, with the remainder fragmented across other countries.

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, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance over the period. Import value peaked in 2017 and dropped to a minimum in 2019, a 226-fold shift. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 98.0%, with the minimum value recorded as 0.1 K $ US in 2019. In 2020, import value rose to 16.4 K $ US, representing a steep 17 511.7% increase relative to the prior year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(98.0%)	(78.0%)	17 511.7%	(7.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017–2020, Malawi consistently accounted for 73.6% of total imports in value, indicating high market concentration, while the rest was shared among other countries.

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