OVERVIEWTanzania, currently the ninth-largest economy in sub-Saharan Africa, has experienced 6 to 7.8 per cent GDP growth every year since 2001. Fuelled by the country’s plentiful natural resources – including extensive arable land and natural gas – this growth is projected to be sustainable: from 2015 to 2019, the Economist Intelligence Unit anticipates Tanzania’s GDP to continue to grow by 7.1 per cent on average per year. Historically, Tanzania has relied heavily on agriculture; 80 per cent of the country’s population is employed in this sector. More recently, the economy has started to diversify with a greater focus on retail, communications, financial services and construction.

As a politically stable free market economy, Tanzania is in a strong position to trade with Britain. The UK is already the largest foreign investor in Tanzania (followed by China), and as a Commonwealth nation, Tanzania has strong historic ties to Britain. Geostrategically, Tanzania is in an ideal position to serve as a regional gateway: Dar es Salaam is one of Africa’s busiest ports and the country is an access point to fast-growing – albeit landlocked – eastern and central African economies including Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi.

Britain’s main goods exports to Tanzania include vehicles, machinery and manufactured products. Several British companies – operating in sectors from oil and chemicals to financial and business services – are already doing business with Tanzania. With plans underway to improve the country’s transportation network, communications infrastructure and education system, Tanzania is set to continue to be a promising emerging market with extensive opportunities for trade.

COUNTRY PROFILECAPITAL Dodoma

POPULATION 49.6 million

AREA 947,300 sq km

CURRENCY 1 Tanzanian shilling (TZS) = 100 senti

GDP US$ 92.53 billion (2014 est.)

LANGUAGESKiswahili / Swahili (official), English (official, primary language of commerce, administration, and higher education), Arabic (widely spoken in Zanzibar), many local languages.

MOZAMBIQUE

MALAWI

ZAMBIA

DRC

KENYA

PEMBA

ZANZIBAR

BURUNDI

RWANDA

UGANDA

MusomaBukoba

Arusha

Mwanza

KigomaTabora

SumbawangaIringa

Tanga

Mbeya

SongeaMtwara

Lindi

Kilwa Masoko

Dar es Salaam

Pangani

TANZANIA

Dodoma

DHL GatewayMajor City

KEYCapital City

Tanzania DHL Fact Sheet

DHL FACTSLOCATIONS 70

GATEWAYS INTO THE COUNTRY 1

NUMBER OF SERVICE CENTRES 6

DHL DELIVERY ZONE 10

VEHICLE FLEET 41

DHL FACT SHEET TANZANIA

FOR MORE INFORMATION If you need support or advice on trading with Tanzania, help is available.

Contact the DHL Express team on 0844 248 0675

DHL Customer Service is also available on 0844 248 0844

Contact your local Chambers of Commerce www.britishchambers.org.uk

Contact your local UKTI www.ukti.gov.uk

View GOV.UK’s information on Tanzania www.gov.uk/government/world/tanzania

Visit www.dhlguide.co.uk for international trade information including weekly Trade Updates and blogs.

Follow us on Twitter @dhlexpressuk to keep up to date with all the latest developments in international trade.

UK TO TANZANIA TRANSIT TIMESPlease note the below transit times assume prompt clearance from the Customs authority in Tanzania.

DAR ES SALAAM 3 days MBEYA 5 days

TANGA 3 days MTWARA 5 days

DODOMA 5 days SHINYANGA 6 days

ESSENTIAL CUSTOMS INFORMATION

All goods shipments to Tanzania must be accompanied by the original Commercial Invoice – Pro Forma Invoices are not accepted. All importers (companies and individuals) must be registered with the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA - tra.go.tz), where they will be issued a Taxpayer Identification number (TIN). The TIN will be quoted on all Formal Import Entry Documents. Foreigners (non-Tanzanian citizens) may use their passports (originals – not copies) to clear imports.

For selected items (see restricted items section), the importer must provide approval from government bodies including Tanzania’s Food and Drugs Authority (TFDA – tfda.or.tz), Tanzania’s Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA – tcra.go.tz) and Tanzania’s Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOH – moh.go.tz).

TRADE INFORMATION

EXPORTS FROM TANZANIA

US$ 6.084 billion (2014 est.)

Export commodities

Gold, coffee, cashew nuts,

manufactures, cotton.

Top Export Destinations

India, China, Japan,

Germany, UAE.

IMPORTS INTO TANZANIA

US$ 11.95 billion (2014 est.)

Import commodities

Consumer goods,

machinery and

transportation equipment,

industrial raw materials,

crude oil.

Top Import Origins

China, India, South Africa,

Kenya, UAE.

For an estimate of landed costs (duties, taxes and other import fees) for shipments going to Tanzania, use the free DHL Express Trade Automation Services (TAS) tool. tas.dhl.com TAS also provides information on regulation compliance and trade documentation.

DUTY FREE ALLOWANCE

US$ 3.00

PROHIBITED ITEMS

In addition to DHL’s standard list of prohibited items, you may not import into Tanzania:

• Asbestos

• Blank invoices

• Dangerous goods, hazardous or combustible materials

• Firearms, or parts of

• Furs and Ivory

• Industrial (manufactured) diamonds

• Items which could be considered offensive to Muslim culture

RESTRICTED ITEMSAdvertising/non-advertising booklets, brochures and pamphlets, diariesMax quantity: 100 pieces.

Blank formsMax quantity: 5 pieces.

Books (hardback or paperback for non-commercial use), business cards, newspapersMax quantity: 500 pieces.

Calendars, catalogues, and labels Only samples may be sent.

Chemicals (non-hazardous), liquids (non-hazardous), measuring apparatusProvide approval from Tanzania’s Private Health Laboratories Board (part of MOH) – Tanzania’s Private Health Laboratories Board also levies a US$ 100 fixed fee on each chemical import.

Computer components & parts, computer softwareNo taxes or duties apply to imported computer equipment.

Drugs (prescription & non-prescription), medical samples, foodstuffsImporter to provide TFDA approval. A fee of 1.2% of the total value must be paid for each shipment.

Private individuals importing drugs: provide a hospital prescription. Quantities must be reasonable.

Medical/dental supplies & equipmentImporter may be exempt from certain taxes & duties if TFDA approval is provided.

Mobile phones, accessories & components, radios, radio equipment or partsProvide TCRA approval.

Personal effectsForeign citizens: apply directly to Tanzania Customs for tax & duty exemptions. Senders and receivers must provide their original passport and residence/work permit when applying for exemptions.

For x-ray machines please contact DHL Customer Service before shipping.

Sources: DHL, CIA World Factbook, Economist Intelligence Unit, GOV.UK, World Bank Valid from: 04/2015