In accordance with Monthly Economic Review released latest by Central Bank of Tanzania, Tanzania cashew nut export exceeds tobacco and ranks first among traditional crops as of February this year.
　　Tobacco has always been the leading traditional export-oriented crops in Tanzania, followed by cashew nut and coffee. In this year, cashew nut export volume rises up to USD 343.6 Million from USD 184.9 Million in the same period in the previous year. Export volume of tobacco is USD 276.3 Million, slightly dropping than the same period in the previous year. Experts of Tanzania Central Bank said the rise of both quantity and price of cashew nut drove growth of export volume.