Tanzania Vegetable And Fruit Market – Development, Trends, Corona Virus Impact, As Well As Forecasts (2022 To 2027)

An Overview of the Vegetable and Native Fruits of Tanzania Market

Tanzania’s vegetable and fruit market is expected to grow at a 6.8 percent CAGR [Compounded annual growth rate] between 2022 to 2027.

Tanzania’s horticultural crops are mostly destined for export. The Coronavirus pandemic has lowered demand for various horticulture items by more than 50 percent, causing a ripple impact on supply. As per the Agricultural and Food Organization, Tanzania exports horticulture items worth around USD 63.69 million to international markets on a monthly basis. The global pandemic has reduced exports by over 80 percent, affecting the government‘s much-needed overseas currency to the cost of 50.95 million dollars per month.

Some of the features driving market expansion of fruits of Tanzania include the rising desire for derived materials such as jams and fruit juices, as well as increasing consumer awareness of healthy choices such as vegetables and fruits. Mangoes, Bananas, oranges, pineapples, tomatoes, watermelons, cabbage, tomatoes, beans, chilies, peppers, and onions are the most common fresh vegetables and fruits grown in the country. The banana market in the country has grown dramatically as a result of exports and domestic consumer demand.

International purchasers are becoming more interested in Tanzanian-grown goods, mainly lime, raspberries, avocados, and other high-quality veggies. This opens up new markets and prospects for local farmers as well as exporters.

The Report’s Scope

The Fruits of Tanzania  are Divided into fresh Veggies and Fruits. The study includes;

• Tanzanian vegetables and fruits Output (Volume).
• Usage (value and quantity).
• Import (Value and quantity).
• Export (Value and Quantity).
• Price Trend Evaluation.

The paper also examines the Global Price Trends of the Ten Most Actively Traded Vegetables and Fruits of Tanzania which are; (Bananas, Oranges, Mangoes, Pineapples, Beans, Watermelons, Cabbage, Onions, Tomatoes, Chilies as well as Peppers). Market estimates and predictions are offered in terms of worth (thousands of dollars) and quantity (metric tonnes).

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Vital Market Trends

Consumers are Becoming More Health-Conscious.

Tanzanian consumers are becoming more health-conscious, which has led to them spending more money on healthier goods like fresh vegetables and fruits. Health concerns, such as immune system weakness and vitamin-C insufficiency, as well as mouth sores, have prompted the country’s inhabitants to incorporate healthier options, such as vegetables and fruits, into their meals. This is evident in increasing vegetable and fruit output as well as increased vegetable per capita power contribution. The Vegetable and fruits of Tanzania production graph grew from 20.18 to 19.2 000 tonnes in 2019 to an increase of 20.19 tons and 19.29 tons in 2020. In 2017, vegetables contributed 2,084 calories to the overall per capita DES [dietary energy supply]. In 2019, the daily supply of vegetables and fruit per capita was 11.26 kg and 41.99 kg.

Tanzania has also set nutrition goals to combat undernutrition, malnutrition, obesity or overweight, and micronutrient insufficiency, with the goal of reducing stunting to 15 percent by the year 2025. This is expected to increase Tanzanians’ consumption of vegetables and fruits.

Furthermore, organically grown foods are gaining popularity as consumers worry about the use of artificial pesticides and fertilizers grows. Demand for veggies and fruits is anticipated to rise during the projected timeframe due to a growth in the percentage of consumers moving to healthier options. 

Expanding Export Markets

Tanzanian vegetable and fruit exports have increased recently, becoming a top sub-sector driving the agricultural economy’s growth. The growing awareness of exporting to high-demand markets aided farmers in raising the quality levels of their vegetables, rendering them heavily profitable.

Farmers have created clubs to produce as transaction farmers or cultivators to large export companies, such as MUVIKHO, a vegetable farmer umbrella organization. Furthermore, the Tanzania Horticulture Organisation is a national farmers’ organization that stands for all of the nation’s farmers, regardless of farm size. It holds a direct connection with the state and other shareholders. Moreover, the market is thriving as a result of increased customer demands, and institutions are working hard to develop different flavors while producers concentrate on sustainable manufacturing.

As per ITC, the overall export worth of vegetables in 2020 was 221,050 thousand dollars, a 56.3 percent increase from 2019. Equally, the export of the fruits of Tanzania was 376,794 thousand dollars, a 2.2 percent increase from 2019. Because of trade liberalization laws, bananas are one of the most goods in the country. This, in a way, may foster the banana market, generating total revenue for the vegetables and fruits market. Bananas are famous primarily because they are non-seasonal and play an essential role in guaranteeing food availability throughout the year. Consequently, the primary driver of the industry is a desire for responsibly produced vegetables and fruits from overseas markets.

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