Tanzania: Beef Market 2024

Beef Market Size in Tanzania

The Tanzanian beef market expanded rapidly to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion 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 2020 indices. Beef consumption peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Beef Production in Tanzania

In value terms, beef production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average beef yield in Tanzania fell slightly to X kg per head, flattening at 2021. Over the period under review, the yield indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, beef yield increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average beef yield reached the maximum level at X kg per head in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for beef production in Tanzania; flattening at the year before. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Beef Exports

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, the amount of beef (cattle meat) exported from Tanzania declined dramatically to X tons, with a decrease of X% against 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, beef exports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a noticeable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) were the main destinations of beef exports from Tanzania, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of X,900.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Qatar ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for beef (cattle meat) exports from Tanzania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Qatar stood at X.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (X% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X,200.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average beef export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Comoros ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Beef Imports

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, the amount of beef (cattle meat) imported into Tanzania shrank to X tons, which is down by X% on the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, beef imports declined markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kenya (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of beef to Tanzania, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, beef imports from Kenya exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Saudi Arabia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by South Africa (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Kenya totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

In value terms, Kenya ($X) constituted the largest supplier of beef (cattle meat) to Tanzania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Kenya amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average beef import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, posted tangible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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