Taro (arrowroot) Prices in Tanzania
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (TZS) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 0.25 | 600 | ▼ 19.4% | ▼ 19.4% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the taro (arrowroot) price in Tanzania available is US$ 0.25 per kg (600 TZS), down 19.4% year-on-year.
In 2024, Tanzania exported 2 tonnes of taro (arrowroot), valued at US$439, ranking #46 out of 52 global exporters and accounting for 0.0% of world exports. Export volume declined by 89.8% year-on-year. The latest export unit value is US$0.252 per kg. Tanzania is a net exporter of taro (arrowroot).
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - taro (arrowroot) in Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported 2 tonnes of taro (arrowroot), valued at US$439, ranking #46 out of 52 global exporters and accounting for 0.0% of world exports. Export volume declined by 89.8% year-on-year. The latest export unit value is US$0.252 per kg. Tanzania is a net exporter of taro (arrowroot).
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Tanzania exported $439 (1.7 t) of taro (arrowroot)▼ 89.8% YoY. That ranks #46 worldwide (0% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top taro (arrowroot) exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 China $79.6M · 48.2%
- #2 Ecuador $33.1M · 20.1%
- #3 Fiji $18.2M · 11%
- #4 Costa Rica $11.7M · 7.1%
- #5 US $3.7M · 2.2%
Annual export data Tanzania · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $439 | 1.7 t | $0.25 |
| 2023 | $4.3K | 13.7 t | $0.31 |
| 2022 | $305 | 3 t | $0.1 |
| 2021 | $197 | 0.5 t | $0.39 |
HS Code
taro (arrowroot) is traded under Harmonized System code 0714.40. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade; harvest season - FAO GIEWS Crop Calendar. Values are official reported figures.