Not roasted and not cooked groundnuts market in Tanzania, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The market for not roasted and not cooked groundnuts in Tanzania showed relative stability from 2018 to 2020, with volumes moving between 658 and 679 thousand tons. A substantial expansion followed, with market size climbing to 857 thousand tons in 2021 and reaching 882 thousand tons in 2022, as domestic production rose significantly.

This growth reversed sharply in 2023 when the market contracted to 520 thousand tons. This shift aligned with proactive government policies under President Samia Suluhu Hassan aimed at boosting agricultural exports, which supported a rise in groundnut shipments abroad to 69 thousand tons and reduced domestic availability. Concurrently, increased state investment in agro-processing factories and industrial clusters for oil seeds sought to add value to crops, influencing supply chains and market structure.

For 2024, the agriculture budget was increased to Sh1.24 trillion, focusing on transformation under the Tanzania Agriculture Master Plan 2050. This included plans to construct processing facilities for oil seeds, which may affect future production capacity and market access for groundnuts.

Production not roasted and not cooked groundnuts in Tanzania

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Tanzania held the 13th position globally in the production of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts.

Top producers of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts, 2017-2020

Tanzania's production of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 690.0 K t, marking a 1.5% increase year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 6.2%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 2.0%.

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

Exports not roasted and not cooked groundnuts from Tanzania

Exports in kind, t

Exports of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts from Tanzania expanded for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Tanzania exported 40 037 t, a significant 108.3% jump compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 5 569.8%, averaging an annualized rate of 284.2%.

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

During 2017–2020, Uganda was the primary destination for exports in kind, accounting for 78.3% of total flows, with other markets making up the remainder.

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 revenues from not roasted and not cooked groundnuts in Tanzania climbed for the third straight year. In 2020, exports reached 11 837 K $ US, up 147.0% from the prior year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 2 036%, with an annualized rate of 177.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main markets for exports in value terms were Uganda (56.3% of exports), Indonesia (15.7%), and Rwanda (8.5%), together representing 80.5% of total flows.

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

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

Imports not roasted and not cooked groundnuts to Tanzania

Imports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, imports of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts into Tanzania dropped. In 2020, Tanzania imported 8 295 t, a sharp decline of 46.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 30%, averaging an annualized decrease of 11.2%. The peak was in 2019 at 15 615 t, with the largest increase also occurring that year at 24.1%.

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

In 2017–2020, the country structure of imports in kind was highly concentrated, with Malawi alone responsible for 97.9% of total flows.

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

After two years of increases, imports of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts in Tanzania declined. In 2020, imports totaled 4 056 K $ US, a steep 53.1% drop compared to the prior year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 39.9%, with an annualized rate of 15.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 8 647 K $ US, and the largest increase was also in 2019 at 14.6%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Malawi dominated the country structure of imports in value terms, holding a 99.6% share of total flows.

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

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