Prepared or preserved beef and offal market in Tanzania

Earlier Report Observations

The market for prepared or preserved beef and offal in Tanzania showed a general upward trajectory from 2018 to 2023, with volume growing from 2 815 t to 3 262 t. This expansion was briefly interrupted in 2020 when the market size dipped to 2 915 t, but growth resumed thereafter.

A significant increase in beef prices to 3.08 USD per kg in 2021 indicated robust underlying demand, which helped sustain production volumes and supported further market expansion. The subsequent period of price stability contributed to a consistent rise in consumption through 2023.

By 2024, Tanzania emerged as one of Africa's fastest-growing markets for prepared meat, driven by strong per capita consumption of processed meat, estimated at 35 kg per person. Urbanization and shifting lifestyles continued to fuel demand in this segment, although cold-chain infrastructure limitations posed ongoing challenges.

Production prepared or preserved beef and offal in Tanzania

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of prepared or preserved beef and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of prepared or preserved beef and offal, 2017-2020

Tanzania's production of prepared or preserved beef and offal grew for two consecutive years before declining. In 2020, the country produced 2 911 tonnes, marking a 3.8% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 22.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.1%. The highest output was recorded in 2019 at 3 027 tonnes, while the most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, when production jumped by 18.7%.

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

Exports prepared or preserved beef and offal from Tanzania

Exports in kind, kg

In 2018, Tanzania's exports of prepared or preserved beef and offal totaled 3 700 kilograms, representing a sharp decline of 26.0% from the year before.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam and China were the primary markets for Tanzania's prepared or preserved beef and offal exports, together accounting for 100.0% of the total volume shipped.

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, $ US

In 2018, Tanzania's prepared or preserved beef and offal exports were valued at 80 US dollars, showing a sudden drop of 95.0% compared to the previous year.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Vietnam and China were the two leading destinations for Tanzania's prepared or preserved beef and offal exports, together making up 100.0% of the total export value.

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

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

Imports prepared or preserved beef and offal to Tanzania

Imports in kind, kg

The import market for prepared or preserved beef and offal in Tanzania showed considerable volatility during the observed period. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 128 kilograms, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 6 957 kilograms, resulting in a 3.3-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, imports amounted to 4 263 kilograms, which was 38.7% lower than in 2019. The most significant decline took place in 2018, when imports fell by 67.2%, whereas the largest increase was seen in 2019, with a surge of 226.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and South Africa were the top suppliers of prepared or preserved beef and offal to Tanzania in terms of volume. Ireland led with 50.3% of imports, followed by the United Kingdom at 17.2% and South Africa at 10.7%. Together, these three countries represented 78.2% of Tanzania's total import 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, $ US

The value of Tanzania's imports of prepared or preserved beef and offal followed an unstable trend from 2017 to 2020. The lowest point was in 2018 at 3 173 US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 29 237 US dollars, creating a 9.2-fold amplitude between these years. In 2020, imports totaled 17 663 US dollars, which was 39.6% lower than in the previous year. The most substantial decline was recorded in 2018, when import value dropped by 78.5%, whereas the largest increase happened in 2019, with a jump of 821.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Ireland and Croatia were the dominant suppliers of prepared or preserved beef and offal to Tanzania in value terms, together accounting for 82.2% of total imports. Other trading partners played a less significant role during this period.

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

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