<prompt> Translate the following text to SwahiliThe first consignments were exported in 1866 and, within a few years, thousands of tons were being shipped to markets in the US and Britain.  <response>: Meli hizo zilisafirishwa kwa mara ya kwanza mwaka 1866 na baada ya miaka michache, maelfu ya tani zilikuwa zikiingizwa katika masoko ya Marekani na Uingereza. 