Tanzania becomes Africa’s top pulses exporter
22-Jul-2025 12:36 PM
Tanzania becomes Africa’s top pulses exporter
★ In 2024, Tanzania exported a total of 590,000 tonnes of pulses, up from 447,000 tonnes in 2023.
★ With this quantity, Tanzania ranks first in Africa and eighth globally.
★ Despite the high volume, Tanzania's total export value stood at USD 376.9 million.
★ Egypt, on the other hand, exported only 411,000 tonnes, but earned USD 491.4 million, nearly USD 100 million more than Tanzania.
★ In 2024, Tanzania exported 341,000 tonnes of pigeon peas, up from 188,000 tonnes in 2023 and 108,000 tonnes in 2022.
★ Pigeon peas and chickpeas have been the main contributors to Tanzania’s total pulses export earnings.