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Tanzania Trade Overview

A rapidly growing economy with GDP of $67.8 billion and average growth rate of 6.3% (2021)

$6.8B

Total Export Value (2022)

$10.2B

Total Import Value (2022)

150+

Trading Partner Countries

8.5%

Trade Growth Rate

Major Exports

Agricultural Products

  • Coffee ($150M+ annually)
  • Cashew Nuts ($250M+ annually)
  • Cotton ($120M+ annually)
  • Tea ($80M+ annually)
  • Tobacco ($115M+ annually)

Primary Markets: EU, Japan, USA, China

Minerals & Metals

  • Gold ($2.5B+ annually)
  • Diamond ($80M+ annually)
  • Tanzanite ($45M+ annually)
  • Copper ($90M+ annually)

Primary Markets: UAE, Switzerland, South Africa, India

Marine Products

  • Fish & Seafood ($180M+ annually)
  • Seaweed ($5M+ annually)
  • Prawns ($25M+ annually)

Primary Markets: EU, East Asia, Middle East

Major Imports

Industrial Supplies

  • Machinery ($1.2B+ annually)
  • Electronics ($800M+ annually)
  • Vehicles ($600M+ annually)

Primary Sources: China, Japan, EU

Energy & Fuels

  • Petroleum Products ($2B+ annually)
  • Industrial Oils ($400M+ annually)

Primary Sources: Middle East, India

Consumer Goods

  • Pharmaceuticals ($500M+ annually)
  • Plastics ($300M+ annually)
  • Textiles ($250M+ annually)

Primary Sources: China, India, EU

Economic Highlights

Strategic Location

Gateway to East African Community (EAC) market of 177+ million people

Infrastructure

Major ports: Dar es Salaam, Tanga, Mtwara

Standard Gauge Railway development

Trade Agreements

Member of EAC, SADC

Preferential trade access to EU, USA (AGOA)

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