Tobacco Exports of Tanzania: A Comprehensive Trade Analysis of the Latest Shipments of 2024

Tanzania, with its vast production capacity of high-quality tobacco and industries producing over 50 million kilograms of tobacco per year from 2020, has recorded itself as a leading producer and exporter of tobacco in the African region. Tanzania Import Data says the growing demand for Tanzanian tobacco in traditional markets like Europe and North America. The country’s new trade agreement with Asian countries such as China and India has also facilitated the overall export trade growth rate. The bright leaf tobacco exported from the Tanzanian authorities has been a role player in the height of the industry’s export among international buyers. It’s mainly because of the smooth flavor and low nicotine content.

The government’s efforts to promote sustainable agricultural practices and the effective production of small-scale farmers have recorded the country’s tobacco exports at 2.7 billion US dollars in 2024. Import Globals with its Tanzania trade data gives a categorized trade intelligence of the overall shipments of tobacco from the nation to other importing destinations worldwide. The valuable trade effects covered help the business owners understand the latest strategies adopted by the competitors. This promotes their decision-making strategies in contrast to the growing global trend.

GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES SUPPORTING THE EXPORT OF TOBACCO FROM TANZANIA IN 2024

The National Tobacco Development Program launched by the Tanzanian government in the year 2020 to increase the production and export of tobacco, while providing support and resources to smallholder farmers, has implemented training programs on modern farming techniques and access to credit facilities for empowering the minority tobacco exporters to take a step forward in their global market reach. The export processing zones throughout the country offering tax incentives and streamlined export procedures for industries such as tobacco processing and packaging have empowered the company’s strategies to export their products globally.

The partnership with international organizations like the United Nations Industrial Development Organization and others has improved the quality standards of the tobacco products of Tanzania as per the international guidelines. The investment in technology for tobacco cultivation, harvesting, and storage has also improved the production rate, empowering the sector’s efforts towards meeting international standards. The market diversification has actively sought new trade authorities for its tobacco products beyond traditional buyers, enhancing the competitiveness in the international trade market.

THE LEADING VARIANTS OF TOBACCO EXPORTED FROM TANZANIA IN 2024

Tanzania to maintain stability in the supply as per the global growing demands of tobacco has introduced diversification in the overall services. According to the Tanzania Export Data, the top 10 leading variants of tobacco exported from the nation in 2024 are,

  • Virginia Tobacco — The export trade value of Virginia Tobacco from Tanzania in 2024–987 million US dollars
  • Burley Tobacco — The export trade value of Burley Tobacco from Tanzania in 2024–765 million US dollars
  • Dark Fired Tobacco — The export trade value of Dark Fired Tobacco from Tanzania in 2024–654 million US dollars
  • Oriental Tobacco — The export trade value of Oriental Tobacco from Tanzania in 2024–523 million US dollars
  • Sun-Cured Tobacco — The export trade value of Sun-Cured Tobacco from Tanzania in 2024–478 million US dollars
  • Turkish Tobacco — The export trade value of Turkish Tobacco from Tanzania in 2024–367 million US dollars
  • Semi-Oriental Blend — The export trade value of Semi-Oriental Blend from Tanzania in 2024–234 million US dollars
  • Maryland Tobacco — The export trade value of Maryland Tobacco from Tanzania in 2024–187 million US dollars
  • Kentucky Burley — The export trade value of Kentucky Burley from Tanzania in 2024–165 million US dollars
  • Perique Blend — The export trade value of Perique Blend from Tanzania in 2024–122 million US dollars

THE TOP 10 EXPORT TRADE PARTNERS OF TANZANIA FOR TOBACCO IN 2024

Tobacco, being one of the topmost exported commodities of Tanzania, has served as a supply chain improvisation tool while building up trade relationships. According to the Tanzania Customs Data, the top 10 export trade partners of the nation for tobacco in 2024 are,

  • China — The annual export trade value of tobacco exported from Tanzania to China in 2024–897 million US dollars

Top 5 exported variants of tobacco

1. Regular cigarettes

2. Light cigarettes

3. Ultra-light cigarettes

4. Menthol cigarettes

5. Clove cigarettes

  • United Arab Emirates (UAE) — The annual export trade value of tobacco exported from Tanzania to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2024–765 million US dollars

Top 5 exported variants of tobacco

1. Full-sized cigars

2. Corona cigars

3. Slim cigarettes

4. Filtered cigarettes

5. Hand-rolled cigarettes

  • South Korea — The annual export trade value of tobacco exported from Tanzania to South Korea in 2024–642 million US dollars

Top 5 exported variants of tobacco

1. Flavored cigarillos

2. Churchill cigars

3. Flavored cigarillos

4. Machine-made cigars

5. Long filler cigars

  • Germany — The annual export trade value of tobacco exported from Tanzania to Germany in 2024–478 million US dollars

Top 5 exported variants of tobacco

1. American snus

2. Twist chewing tobacco

3. Figurado cigars

4. Chewing tobacco

5. Shammah

  • Russia — The annual export trade value of tobacco exported from Tanzania to Russia in 2024–378 million US dollars

Top 5 exported variants of tobacco

1. Organic RYO tobacco

2. Pre-rolled cones

3. Loose pipe tobacco

4. Corncob pipes

5. Low nicotine cigarettes

  • Indonesia — The annual export trade value of tobacco exported from Tanzania to Indonesia in 2024–276 million US dollars

Top 5 exported variants of tobacco

1. Virginia blend cigarettes

2. Churchill cigars

3. Natural leaf cigars

4. Snuff

5. Pipe tobacco used for RYO

  • Belgium — The annual export trade value of tobacco exported from Tanzania to Belgium in 2024–178 million US dollars

Top 5 exported variants of tobacco

1. Bleached rolling papers

2. Mentholated rolling papers

3. Loose pipe tobacco

4. Virginia pipe tobacco

5. Meerschaum pipes

  • Spain — The annual export trade value of tobacco exported from Tanzania to Spain in 2024–142 million US dollars

Top 5 exported variants of tobacco

1. Unbleached rolling papers

2. Herbal RYO blends

3. Dissolvable tobacco lozenges

4. Gutkha

5. Dissolvable tobacco sticks

  • Vietnam — The annual export trade value of tobacco exported from Tanzania to Vietnam in 2024–98 million US dollars

Top 5 exported variants of tobacco

1. Bleached rolling papers

2. Rolling machines

3. Mentholated rolling papers

4. Cavendish pipe tobacco

5. Corncob pipes

  • Kenya — The annual export trade value of tobacco exported from Tanzania to Kenya in 2024–68 million US dollars

Top 5 exported variants of tobacco

1. Meerschaum pipes

2. Tobacco tampers

3. RYO tobacco tins

4. Dissolvable tobacco lozenges

5. Long filler cigars

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