Why invest in Tanzania
Trade Office of Tanzania
offers practical support for trade and investment. We assist Tanzanian companies succeed in the USA and help U.S. companies establish and invest in Tanzania.
What we do
We provide assistance and support in collaboration with the Tanzanian Embassy in Washington, D.C. and managed by the Tanzanian American Chamber of Commerce
The Trade Office of Tanzania
Your gateway to East Africa’s vibrant market, offering essential support for businesses and investors seeking opportunities in Tanzania. We connect global partners with local enterprises, fostering economic growth and international collaboration. Discover how we can help you navigate Tanzania’s dynamic trade landscape.
Discover investment opportunities and learn how your business can expand to Tanzania.
Tanzania Investment Center (TIC)
A government agency that promotes and facilitates investments in Tanzania, offering services such as investment permits and incentives to attract foreign and local investors.
Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority (ZIPA)
Agency responsible for promoting and regulating investments in Zanzibar, providing support and incentives to investors to boost economic growth in the region.
Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA)
Oversees and promotes export-oriented industrial investments in Tanzania, offering incentives for businesses operating in export processing zones.
Tanzania Trade Development Authority (TanTrade)
Facilitates trade development and export promotion by offering market information, business matchmaking, and export services for Tanzanian businesses.
Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB)
Promotes Tanzania as a leading tourist destination, focusing on showcasing its natural beauty, wildlife, and cultural heritage.
Zanzibar commission for tourism
Manages and promotes Zanzibar’s tourism industry by enhancing the island’s image as an exotic, historical, and cultural destination.
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American Chamber of Commerce in Tanzania
Supports U.S. businesses operating in Tanzania by fostering bilateral trade relations and providing networking and advocacy opportunities.
The International Trade Administration (ITA)
A U.S. government agency that helps U.S. companies increase their exports by providing market intelligence, trade promotion services, and strategic advice.
United States International Trade Commission
An independent U.S. agency that provides trade expertise to Congress and the President, investigating trade issues and maintaining tariff schedules for U.S. imports and exports.
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Export to the USA from Tanzania
Tanzanian companies can boost their sales, growth, and stability by expanding their market to the US.
The Trade Office of Tanzania provides
Investment Opportunities:
Highlighting investment opportunities in the U.S. to Tanzanian companies, encouraging partnerships and joint ventures that benefit both Tanzanian businesses and U.S. investors.
Market Research and Analysis:
Providing insights into U.S. market trends, consumer behavior, and industry-specific opportunities to help Tanzanian businesses understand the competitive landscape.
Business Matching and Networking:
Connecting Tanzanian businesses with potential partners, buyers, distributors, and agents in the U.S. through networking events, trade missions, and B2B meetings.
Business Setup Assistance:
Supporting Tanzanian companies in establishing a presence in the U.S., whether through joint ventures, partnerships, or direct investment, by providing guidance on legal structures, taxation, and business registration.
Advocacy and Representation:
Representing the interests of Tanzanian businesses in trade negotiations, policy dialogues, and advocacy with U.S. government bodies and trade organizations to create a favorable business environment.
Export products
The principal export commodities include Minerals (gold, gemstones, diamonds, coal e.t.c.), coffee, cotton, cashew nuts, tea, sisal, tobacco, pyrethrum and cloves. The main imports are machinery and transport equipments, textiles and clothing, petroleum products
Import Products
Major import commodities include agricultural machinery, implement and pesticides, industrial raw materials, machinery and transportation equipment, petroleum and petroleum products, construction materials, consumer goods.