Tanzania is a gold and cashew exporter and the sea gateway for six landlocked neighbours.
CapitalDodoma
CurrencyTanzanian shilling (TZS)
LanguagesSwahili, English
RegionAfrica
Why Tanzania matters for trade
- Dar es Salaam serves Zambia, DR Congo, Malawi, Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda
- Gold, cashew, coffee, tobacco and sesame
- Graphite and other critical minerals in development
What Tanzania sells and buys
| Main exports | Main imports |
|---|---|
| Gold, Cashew nuts, Coffee, Tobacco, Sesame, Graphite | Refined fuels, Edible oils, Wheat, Sugar, Machinery |
Main ports and routes
Dar es Salaam, Tanga, Mtwara.
Check before you tradeMineral exports need the correct mining and export licences, and the exporter of record must hold them locally.
Coming in the full guide
We are expanding this overview into a full country guide with trade values and product groups, opportunities, company setup, government procedures, ministries and official websites, how to find partners, business culture and recent trade updates.
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TradeScout24 Insights · Country overview; figures will be added from DEİK, business council and national sources · Last reviewed 31 Oct 2026
