January, 2023

January,2022

% Growth

India’s share of Tanzania Total Trade

Data Status

Exp

Imp

Exp

Imp

Exp

Imp

Exp

Imp

P -Provisional

F - Final

Tanzania’s Trade with India

17.29

123.4

71.66

143.04

-76%

-14 %

3 %

10 %

F

Tanzania’s Total Global Trade

544.46

1,203.06

403.33

1,072.07

35 %

12 %

F

January, 2023

January,2022

% Growth

India’s share of Tanzania Total Trade

Data Status

Exp

Imp

Exp

Imp

Exp

Imp

Exp

Imp

P -Provisional

F - Final

India’s Trade with Tanzania

313.14

167.35

210.20

278.54

49 %

- 40 %

India’s Total Global Trade

35,763.92

52,328.87

35,192.37

52,267.49

2 %

0.12 %

S.N

06 Digit HS Code

Commodity

Value (USD Million)

Quarterly Net Weight Kg

Tanzania’s total import (USD Million)

India’s % share in Tanzania’s total import

1.

27012

Light oils and preparations

22.85

33,304,342

81.72

28 %

2.

271019

Petroleum Oils and oil obtained from bituminous minerals, other than crude

12.36

12,677,269

194.14

6 %

3.

300490

Medicaments, Nesoi, Measured doses, Retail Pk Nesoi

7.75

666.451

13.11

59 %

4.

871120

Motorcycles

5.00

1,072,697

9.08

55 %

5.

940690

Prefabricated construction materials

3.25

1,758,381

5.35

61 %

6.

843830

Machinery for Sugar Manufacturing

2.88

5,56,078

2.88

100 %

7.

730820

Towers and Lattice Masts

2.23

1,534,313

2.55

87 %

8.

170199

Refine sugar in solid form

2.16

3,502,691

3.69

59 %

9.

870321

Motor cars and other motor vehicles particularly designed for the transportation of <10 persons

1.88

435,604

2.02

93%

10.

300241

Vaccine, Medicine

1.37

5,559

1.46

94%

S.N

06 Digit HS Code

Commodity

Value (USD Million)

Quarterly Net Weight Kg

1.

080131

Nuts, cashew nuts, fresh and dried

6.00

6,106,311

2.

710812

Gold, Non-monetary, Un-wrought Nesoi

3.73

100

3.

230630

Sunflower seed products

1.64

7,000,000

4.

090710

Cloves

1.08

3,68,540

5.

780199

Lead Bullion

1.01

4,67,500

6.

120190

Soybeans

0.51

8,38,400

7.

440729

Other Tropical Woods, wood sawn, chipped light wise etc

0.45

1,127,750

8.

090111

Coffee, Non roasted, Non Decaffinated

0.34

1,80,000

9.

440723

Lumber, Baboen, Mahogany, Imbua, Balsa

0.33

8,25,661

10.

710310

Precious Stones (other than diamonds) un-worked Semi-precious stones

0.32

26,252

Commodity HS Tariff Line

Rationale

Global Import (USD Million)

Import from India (USD Million)

1.

Machinery and Mechanical Appliances ,parts thereof

Tanzania emphasizes on value addition of its locally produced agro and animal products. There is good potential of opportunity in export of Agro -products processing, packaging and export in pulses, tobacco, cotton,, leather, avocado, cashew nuts, sugar cane etc.

124.37

19.05

2.

Motor Vehicles , parts and accessories

Roads has improved in mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar Island. Zanzibar being  a tourist destination has enormous demand for Indian Autos, mainly TVS and Bajaj. Two wheeler of Bajaj and TVS  are in demand in the island. Branded tyres and lubricants are also in demand.

108.54

10.94

3.

Electrical Machinery and parts thereof,  Solar Panels, Sound Recording, Television recordings, parts and accessories

Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar Island are still in the process of 100 % electrification across the country. Presently the power supply of Zanzibar Island is met by under sea cable transmission from mainland. However recently Govt of Zanzibar intends to make both Unguja and Pemba island of Zanzibar, self sufficient in power which is possible only via solar power generation and its connection with power grid. Some high value contracts has been awarded by Govt of Zanzibar in this sector to private companies.

59.61

4.28

4.

Pharmaceutical Products

Presently, Tanzania imports 94 % of all its pharmaceutical products by pooled procurement by MSD for 16 member SADC Countries for which an MoU was signed between SADC and MSD.

21.52

10.57

5.

Miscellaneous Products

The Zanzibar island produces large quantity of sea weeds, at comparative cheaper price,  which is used as an ingredient for soap and condominium. Indian companies can set up a soap manufacturing plant in Zanzibar and then further export it to other African countries.

N/A

N/A

6.

Alcohol / Beverages

Zanzibar being a tourist destination has huge demands for Alcoholic Beverages, mainly Beers and Scotch. Presently the demand is met by supply from mainland Tanzania, and still Zanzibar does not a single Beer bottling unit in island. Huge business opportunity is there if joint venture fructifies in this sector.

N/A

N/A

7.

Laboratory Chemicals, Medical and Surgical Equipment, Diagnostic Kits etc.

Recently Government of Tanzania is implementing free basic education policy which has increased enrollment in secondary schools and collages. It has enhanced the demand for laboratory products.

39.49

3.09

8.

Batteries / Inverters / Rechargeable Batteries / Solar Panels

The Zanzibar and Tanzania are facing acute power and electricity shortages. Scope in the sectors of Batteries / Inverters / Rechargeable Batteries / Solar Panels are there.

Notification No & Date

HS Code

Description

Original Custom Tariff

Effective From

Remarks if Any

1.

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

S.N

Notification No & Date

Measure

HS Code

Effective From

Remarks if Any

1.

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

S.N

Notification No & Date

Standard / Technical Regulation / conformity assessment procedure

HS Code

Effective From

Remarks if Any

1.

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

S.N

Notification No & Date or other preferences

Type (initiation, final,pro, sunset,consultations, new shipper review)

Details of products / sectors affected (including HS Code)

Effective From

Remarks if Any

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

A delegation from Pharmexcil visited Zanzibar in February, 2023, to further  explore opportunities for export of Indian Medicine to Zanzibar. The delegation was overwhelmed with the response from local pharmaceutical traders.  Education Expo is likely to be organized by an Indian Company in July, 2023 to increase the footfall of Zanzibar students to Indian Universities , mainly Private ones for perusing their Bachelors / Masters Degree from India in various disciplines.

Activity

Date / Time

Number / Delegations

1.

A 02 member delegation from Akash Health care, New Delhi  visited Zanzibar to explore opportunities in setting up Hospital in Zanzibar or catering the patient loads in India at their health care centers.

March, 2023

2.

An Indian Company named Air Pay organised an event in April, 2023 for launching an App based digital transaction in Zanzibar.

April, 2023

3.

An Education Expo with SRM Group of Education was organised in January, 2024 in Stone Town. Students and faculties from various educational institutes of Zanzibar participated in the event.

January, 2024

4.

A business delegation from Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) visited Zanzibar on March 14th , 2024 and organized a Business to Business (B2B) meeting in association with Zanzibar National Chamber of Commerce, (ZNCC). Hon’ble Minister from of State, President Office, Labour Economy & Investment, Sharif Ali Sharif, Deputy Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Communications, Nadir Al-Waizdy, Principal Secretary from Ministry of Labour, Economy & Investment, Chairman of ZNCC, Ali Amour and Deputy Chairman, Mr. Hamed were present during the occasion. During his keynote address, Minister Sharif Ali Sharif suggested that prominent Indian companies in Automobile and Heavy machinates sector e.g  Tata Group, Ashok Leyland, Eicher, Mahindra & Mahindra, Sonalika, Bajaj and TVS who have their presence in mainland, can open their branch offices in Zanzibar. ZNCC chairman  Ali Amour in his remarks urged more closer cooperation between Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) and Zanzibar National Chamber of Commerce. The CII Delegation comprised of representatives from   various sectors e.g, M/s Mohan Mutha Group in Real Estate and Infrastructure, M/s Aravali Fence Ltd in border fencing and high end security in oil & gas fields, M/s Elite Foods Pvt. Ltd. in Agro-exports and food packaging, M/s Transrail in power transmission line and solar panels, and M/s Thyrocare in Lab Diagnostics. Representatives from Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority (ZIPA), Zanzibar Utilities Regulatory Authorities (ZURA), Zanzibar Petroleum Regulatory Authority (ZPRA) were also present during the Business to Business (B2B) meeting. The visiting CII delegation also had brief interaction with officials from Ministry of Health and Ministry of Water, Energy, and Minerals, besides their visit to Mangapawni Port and its SEZ facilities.

March 14, 2024

8-10

5.

Representatives from Haryana, who participated in Trade Mela at Dar-es-Salaam visited Zanzibar to interact with Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority on July 15, 2024.

July 15th , 2024

4

6.

Edunial Group organized  Indian Higher Education & Career Fair-2025, on 27th  February 2025 at the Spice Tree Hotel, Zanzibar.

February 27, 2025

15

7.

A 02 member delegation from Akash Health care, New Delhi  visited Zanzibar to explore opportunities in setting up Hospital in Zanzibar or catering the patient loads in India at their health care centers.

07th April, 2025

Activity

Date / Time

Number of Participants from relevant country

List of large / Key Participants

Business Visas Issued

Feedback Received

1.

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Most of Business Visas are now being applied online.

N/A

S.N

Category

Details of significant Trends (Max 200 words)

Analysis (Max 200 words)

1.

Trade in Goods

India’s export to Tanzania for January 2023 amounted to USD 123.44 million, while India;s imports from Tanzania during the period stood at USD 17.29 million. India’s export to Tanzania for the period decreased by 14 % , from USD 143.02 million in January, 2022 to 123 million USD in January, 2023. The India’s import from Tanzania decreased by 76 % to 17.29 million USD IN January, 2023 from 71 million USD in January, 2022.

While share in Indian goods e.g Refined Petroleum and petro based goods are gradually facing competition, Indian companies may explore the opportunities in setting up Petroleum and Oil processing centers in the island, setting up of petroleum products based fertilizers industry in the island or mainland Tanzania, and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and paraffin wax based products in the region, which can cater the needs of entire East African Region.

2.

Investments

According to Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC), investments with Indian interest between 1997 (January), 2023 (January) amounted to USD 3.74 billion with 663 companies / institutions, supporting employment for about 57,604 Tanzanian citizens. Tanzania investment in India amounts to USD 3.58 million as per DIPP.

Investments in digital payments system, telecommunications, hotel and tourism is coming from India, but real estate markets, solar electrification, pharmaceuticals, hospital chains, petrol-refinery etc are promising sectors.

S.N

Sector Name

Particulars of the assets / company

Contact Details

1.

N/A

N/A

N/A

S.No

Tender / Procurement Notice No. and Date

Sector

Value of Tender / Document

1.

N/A

N/A

N/A

Nature of the activity (trade research, information dissemination, seminars etc)

Details of seminars / conference date / venue/ no of participants

Details of trade research (title of the report, executive summary, date of publication)

1.

N/A

N/A

N/A

S.N

Details of Activities

Budget Utilization

1.

Pharmaexcil Expo

35,000 INR

2.

CII Delegation – Zanzibar Chamber of Commerce

50,000 INR (Approx).

3.

Edunial Educational Conference

50,000 INR (Approx).

S.N

Year

 Visa issued

1.

2019

618

2.

2020

213

3.

2021

120

4.

2022

13

5.

2023

7

S.N

Details of JWG

Action Point

Action Taken

1.

N/A

N/A

N/A

Address and Contact Details of foreign buyers / supplier

Name and Address of Indian exporter / importers

Brief description of complaint

The authority to whom the matter was referred and the date on which the matter was referred

Complaints are mostly of the nature of payments defaults and non-shipments of consignments even after receiving part payments. Defaults is by both sides, I.e Indian and Tanzanian sides.

DGFT, New Delhi

Address and Contact Details of foreign buyers / supplier

Name and Address of Indian exporter / importers

Brief description of complaint

The authority to whom the matter was referred and the date on which the matter was referred

Complaints are mostly of the nature of payments defaults and non-shipments of consignments even after receiving part payments. Defaults is by both sides, ie Indian and Tanzanian sides.

DGFT, New Delhi and Zanzibar Trade Promotion Bodies via MoFA.