Tanzania: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Tanzania

The Tanzanian citrus fruit market shrank to $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Production in Tanzania

In value terms, citrus fruit production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Citrus fruit production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of citrus fruits in Tanzania rose sharply to X tons per ha, growing by X% compared with the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average citrus fruit yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of citrus fruits in Tanzania fell modestly to X ha, remaining constant against the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. The citrus fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, overseas shipments of citrus fruits increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports recorded modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from Tanzania, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit exports to Uganda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kenya (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uganda stood at X%.

In value terms, Uganda ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for citrus fruits exports from Tanzania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kenya ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Uganda totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a perceptible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uganda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kenya amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uganda (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, approx. X tons of citrus fruits were imported into Tanzania; falling by X% against 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) constituted the largest citrus fruit supplier to Tanzania, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Kenya (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Africa totaled X%.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruits to Tanzania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kenya ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average citrus fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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