Tanzania: Ginger Market 2024

Ginger Market Size in Tanzania

In 2023, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Tanzanian ginger market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible increase. Ginger consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Ginger Production in Tanzania

In value terms, ginger production declined markedly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2023, the average ginger yield in Tanzania shrank remarkably to X tons per ha, reducing by X% compared with 2022. In general, the yield, however, posted strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average ginger yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2022, and then contracted markedly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the harvested area of ginger in Tanzania amounted to X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2022 figures. Overall, the total harvested area indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2023: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, ginger harvested area increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of the ginger harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Ginger Exports

Exports from Tanzania

In 2023, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of ginger, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, ginger exports fell dramatically to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Burundi (X tons) was the main destination for ginger exports from Tanzania, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, ginger exports to Burundi exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Zambia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Burundi totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (X% per year) and Zambia (X% per year).

In value terms, Burundi ($X) remains the key foreign market for ginger exports from Tanzania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Burundi totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average ginger export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a tangible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ginger Imports

Imports into Tanzania

Ginger imports into Tanzania skyrocketed to X tons in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, ginger imports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Uganda (X tons) constituted the largest ginger supplier to Tanzania, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, ginger imports from Uganda exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Uganda stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, Uganda ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ginger to Tanzania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Uganda amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average ginger import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price faced a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform