Tanzania’s avocado exports exceed 2030 target by 12,000 tonnes
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on TanzaniaInvest
Tanzania’s avocado exports reached 52,000 tonnes and generated $97.2 million during the 2025-2026 season, exceeding the national target for 2030 by 12,000 tonnes. Figures published by the Cereals and Other Produce Regulatory Authority show strong sector growth, while the government plans to distribute 500,000 seedlings in 2026-2027.
Tanzania’s avocado exports reached 52,000 tonnes during the 2025-2026 season, exceeding the national target set for 2030 by 12,000 tonnes. They generated $97.2 million, according to data published by the Cereals and Other Produce Regulatory Authority (COPRA) at a national sector meeting in Dodoma.
Export volumes increased by 237% compared with the 15,432.77 tonnes recorded in the 2020-2021 season. Foreign-exchange earnings rose by 120.4%, from $44.2 million to $97.2 million. National production reached 203,473 tonnes, up 36.24% from the 149,340 tonnes recorded five years earlier; the share exported rose from about 10.3% to 25.6%.
Europe absorbed about 40% of exports and India 30%, ahead of the Middle East, with 19%, according to the Tanzania Horticultural Association. Tanzanian avocados are also sold in China, the Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, France and South Africa. China opened its market to Hass, Fuerte and Pinkerton varieties in September 2024.
Agriculture Minister Daniel Chongolo said the government had distributed 129,986 seedlings in 2025-2026 and planned to distribute 500,000 for the 2026-2027 season. It had also recruited 50 young agricultural extension officers and supported 169 farmers’ groups during the past season. The government is targeting $2 billion in annual horticultural exports by 2030.
