Beer production in Tanzania
In 2023 Tanzania produced 499,000 t of beer, the 46th largest in the world (0.27% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 25%. This is the highest figure on record.
- Production, 2023
- 499,000 t
- World rank
- 46 of 164
- 10-year change
- +25%
- Record
- 499,000 t
- 2023
Beer in Tanzania, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Tanzania compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.27%
- 0.21% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +25%
- world −0.8%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Taiwan | 535,100 | 0.29% |
| 45 | DR Congo | 520,000 | 0.28% |
| 46 | Tanzania | 499,000 | 0.27% |
| 47 | Venezuela | 470,300 | 0.25% |
| 48 | Côte d'Ivoire | 460,000 | 0.25% |
Map of world production of beer
Share of the world total; Tanzania is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 499,000 | +9.4% |
| 2022 | 456,000 | +20% |
| 2021 | 380,000 | −1.6% |
| 2020 | 386,000 | −1.3% |
| 2019 | 391,000 | −13% |
| 2018 | 450,000 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 450,000 | +4.7% |
| 2016 | 430,000 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 430,000 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 430,000 | +7.5% |
| 2013 | 400,000 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 400,000 | +14% |
| 2011 | 350,000 | +3.7% |
| 2010 | 337,500 | −0.2% |
| 2009 | 338,100 | −13% |
| 2008 | 390,000 | +25% |
| 2007 | 311,245 | +14% |
| 2006 | 274,142 | +27% |
| 2005 | 216,604 | +6.9% |
| 2004 | 202,628 | +4.4% |
| 2003 | 194,100 | +10% |
| 2002 | 175,870 | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 175,649 | −4.0% |
| 2000 | 183,003 | +9.4% |
| 1999 | 167,353 | −2.0% |
| 1998 | 170,700 | +15% |
| 1997 | 148,340 | +19% |
| 1996 | 125,074 | +40% |
| 1995 | 89,301 | +57% |
| 1994 | 56,842 | −0.4% |
| 1993 | 57,060 | +16% |
| 1992 | 49,390 | −1.0% |
| 1991 | 49,890 | +9.4% |
| 1990 | 45,600 | −15% |
| 1989 | 53,740 | +1.4% |
| 1988 | 52,996 | −9.8% |
| 1987 | 58,775 | −9.8% |
| 1986 | 65,179 | −14% |
| 1985 | 76,163 | +9.6% |
| 1984 | 69,503 | +5.6% |
| 1983 | 65,841 | +2.6% |
| 1982 | 64,189 | −0.1% |
| 1981 | 64,252 | +1.5% |
| 1980 | 63,282 | −23% |
| 1979 | 82,396 | −3.9% |
| 1978 | 85,764 | +14% |
| 1977 | 75,129 | +8.1% |
| 1976 | 69,511 | +8.2% |
| 1975 | 64,264 | +1.0% |
| 1974 | 63,658 | +2.3% |
| 1973 | 62,234 | −4.0% |
| 1972 | 64,823 | +20% |
| 1971 | 53,915 | +40% |
| 1970 | 38,601 | +16% |
| 1969 | 33,140 | +6.3% |
| 1968 | 31,185 | +56% |
| 1967 | 19,975 | +25% |
| 1966 | 16,000 | +50% |
| 1965 | 10,700 | 0.0% |
| 1964 | 10,700 | +14% |
| 1963 | 9,400 | +18% |
| 1962 | 8,000 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 8,000 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 371 t USD 209,000
- Exporter rank
- 108 of 149
- Imports
- 14,437 t USD 11.9 m
- Importer rank
- 89 of 192
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of beer in Tanzania?
Tanzania produced 499,000 t in 2023, 0.27% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Tanzania rank in the world for production of beer?
Tanzania ranked 46th of 164 countries in 2023. The largest producer was China with 19.7% of the world total.
How has the production of beer in Tanzania changed?
It rose by 25% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −0.8% for the world. 2023 was the highest figure on record.
Does Tanzania export or import beer of barley, malted?
In 2024 Tanzania reported exports of 371 t (USD 209,000) and imports of 14,437 t (USD 11.9 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.