Tanzania’s horticultural exports double in value to 569m US dollars with new markets in 14 countries

ARUSHA: VICE President Deogratius Ndejembi has said Tanzania’s horticultural exports have nearly doubled in value over four years, reaching 569m US dollars in 2024, as the government continues efforts to secure access to new markets in 14 countries.

Ndejembi made the remarks today while representing President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the opening of the HortiLogistica Africa 2026 International Horticultural Products and Produce Exhibition, held at the TGT grounds in Arumeru District, Arusha Region.

He said the value of horticultural exports had increased from 290.7m US dollars in 2020, with the sector recording an average annual growth rate of between nine and 12 per cent.

He added that efforts to open new markets would continue in the 2026/2027 financial year, alongside initiatives to build farmers’ capacity to meet international standards.

During a tour of exhibition pavillions ahead of the opening ceremony, Ndejembi directed the Tanzania Trade Development Authority (TanTrade) to identify products in demand in the targeted markets and establish their quality requirements to guide local producers.

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He said horticultural production had increased from 8.44 million tonnes in the 2022/2023 financial year to 9.78 million tonnes in 2024/2025, representing a 15.9 per cent increase.

On avocado production, he said output had reached 203,473 tonnes in 2025/2026, up from 149,340 tonnes in 2020/2021, while exports amounted to 52,593.72 tonnes, valued at 255.4bn/-.

In view of the sector’s growing opportunities, Ndejembi directed the Ministry of Agriculture to strengthen the production of quality seedlings, improve post-harvest storage and expand training programmes to increase the participation of young people and women in avocado farming.

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