Trade with Tanzania
Hub of East African Commerce
Comprehensive trade intelligence, verified suppliers, and market insights for doing business with Tanzania.
GDP
$96.2BProjection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $90.1B (World Bank · 2025)Population
70.5M
World Bank · 2025Dodoma
Capital
TZS
Currency
0+
Verified Suppliers
0+
Products Listed
Tanzania Trade Intelligence
Comprehensive economic data, market insights, and trade information to help you make informed business decisions.
Economic Overview
Official sources: IMF World Economic Outlook and World Bank. Source and year shown per figure.
GDP
$96.2BProjection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $90.1B (World Bank · 2025)Real GDP growth
6.0%Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: 5.9% (World Bank · 2025)GDP per person
$1,325Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $1,319 (World Bank · 2025)Inflation
4.0%Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: 3.3% (World Bank · 2025)Loading Tanzania trade chart
Trade Agreements & Market Access
View AllAfCFTA Member
African Continental Free Trade Area
54
Countries
90%
Tariff Elimination
$3.4T
Market Size
Ratified: 2019 • Trading Status: Active
Learn moreOther Trade Agreements
EACregional
activeCommon market access
East Africa
SADCregional
activePreferential tariffs
Southern Africa
Total Active Agreements3
Preferential Market Access0+ countries
Export Strengths & Competitive Advantages
Top Export Products
Gold
Tobacco
Coffee
Cashews
Cotton
Cloves
Sisal
Tea
Competitive Advantages
Indian Ocean trade corridorEAC common market accessPremium agricultural productsRich mineral resourcesAfCFTA member stateCompetitive labor costs
Export Incentives & Benefits
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Export Processing Zones benefits✓
Duty drawback scheme✓
VAT exemption on exports✓
EAC and SADC preferential accessRegulatory & Compliance Requirements
Full GuideECTN Required
Shipments to Tanzania require a cargo tracking document for customs clearance.
Authority:
CTN TZ
Cost:
$100-150 USD
Processing:
24-48 hours
Required Export Documents
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin
Bill of Lading
Phytosanitary Certificate
Quality Certificate
Customs Declaration
Export Procedure Steps
1Register with TanTrade
2Obtain export license
3Apply for Certificate of Origin
4Get quality certification from TBS
5Submit customs declaration via TANCIS
6Arrange shipping
Logistics Performance IndexImproving
Overall LPI Score
2.70/ 5.00
Below Average
World Rank
#95
of 160
Score Breakdown
Customs Efficiency2.50
Infrastructure Quality2.40
Int'l Shipments2.80
Logistics Competence2.60
Tracking & Tracing2.50
Timeliness3.00
Data Source: World Bank Logistics Performance Index
Ports & Entry Points Performance
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Key Trade Institutions in Tanzania
Tanzania Trade Development Authority (TanTrade)
Export AuthorityTanzania Revenue Authority - Customs
Customswww.tra.go.tz
+255 22 211 9361
Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS)
Standards BodyKey Services:
Product certificationQuality testingStandards
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