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Yams market in Tanzania, 2026

Yams market in Tanzania

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Tanzania's yam market volume gradually contracted from 9 534 t in 2018 to 9 322 t in 2023, with a brief uptick to 9 412 t in 2021. Production levels mirrored this pattern, remaining the primary source of supply as import volumes were negligible throughout the period.

The country held a minor position in global yam production, ranking 37th worldwide. By 2024, broader sector developments included the launch of the FRESH-EN UP partnership to increase fruit and vegetable consumption and ongoing improvements in cold-chain logistics, which may influence future yam market dynamics.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 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. 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. 6. Exports
    1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
      1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
        1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tanzania in kind, 2018-2024, kg
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, kg
        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, kg
        1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tanzania in kind, 2018-2024, kg
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, kg
        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. 7. Imports
    1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
      1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
        1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tanzania in kind, 2018-2024, kg
        2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, kg
        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, kg
        1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tanzania in kind, 2018-2024, kg
        2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, kg
        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. 8. Trade balance
    1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
      1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
      2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
    2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
      1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
      2. 8.2.2. In value, $ US
  9. 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 yams in Tanzania

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of yams, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of yams, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Tanzania's yam production has been declining for three consecutive years. In 2020, the country produced 9,259 tonnes of yams, marking a 1.7% decrease compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 5.9%, which translates to an average annual decline of 2.0%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(2.8%)(1.5%)(1.7%)(2.0%)
Source: SHEV.io

Exports yams from Tanzania

Exports in kind, kg

The export market for yams from Tanzania experienced significant fluctuations during this period. In 2019, exports hit their lowest point at 1,000 kg, while the peak was recorded in 2018 at 32,000 kg, representing a 32-fold difference between these years. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 96.9%. By 2020, exports rebounded to 26,795 kg, showing a substantial increase of 2,579.5% compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year2 033.3%(96.9%)2 579.5%161.4%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Comoros was the dominant destination for Tanzania's yam exports in kind, consistently accounting for 94.6% 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

The value of yam exports from Tanzania showed considerable volatility over the observed period. In 2019, exports reached their lowest point at $263 US, while the peak was recorded in 2020 at $6,957 US, representing a 26-fold difference. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 23.6%. By 2020, export value increased significantly, rising by 2,541.2% compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year13.4%(23.6%)2 541.2%183.9%
Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Comoros played the leading role in Tanzania's yam exports in value terms, accounting for 81.5% of total export value, while other markets together made up the remainder.

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 yams to Tanzania

Imports in kind, kg

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last yearn/an/an/a-
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Tanzania's imports of yams in kind were highly concentrated, with China accounting for 100.0% of the total import volume.

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

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last yearn/an/an/a-
Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, China remained the dominant and nearly exclusive source for Tanzania's yam imports in value terms, representing 100.0% of the total import value.

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

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