Africa · Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)

Trade commodities in Tanzania

Tanzania is a major African gold producer and a significant exporter of tanzanite, diamonds, and agricultural commodities including coffee, cashew nuts, and tobacco. The country's mineral-rich geology and expanding mining sector attract significant international investment. Tanzania's agricultural exports feed regional and global markets.

What moves

What Tanzania sells and buys.

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Main exports

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Main imports

Trade context

Trading in Tanzania.

Major ports
  • Dar es Salaam
  • Tanga
  • Mtwara
Free trade zones
  • Benjamin Mkapa Special Economic Zone
  • Bagamoyo Special Economic Zone
  • Kigoma Special Economic Zone
Key regulations
Tanzania's Mining Commission regulates mineral exports, and the Tanzania Revenue Authority administers customs duties. The 2017 Mining Act increased government oversight with mandatory state equity in mining projects and in-country mineral processing requirements.
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