DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA‘S exports of goods and services reached nearly 17bn US dollars last year, driven by strong growth in minerals, agriculture and manufacturing, as the country continues to expand its footprint in regional and global markets, Minister for Industry and Trade, Judith Kapinga said today, July 3, 2026. .
Speaking at the opening of the 50th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (Sabasaba), Ms Kapinga said Tanzania’s economic diplomacy under President Samia Suluhu Hassan has opened new export markets, strengthened economic cooperation with other countries, attracted more investors and improved the country’s position in regional and global trade value chains.
She said exports of goods alone surpassed 10bn US dollars, representing growth of more than 20 per cent, while gold exports rose by over 35 per cent to more than 4.4bn US dollars. Agricultural exports also continued to grow, supported by increased production and expanding markets.
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Additionally, the minister said that the 50th anniversary of the Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair marks an important milestone in Tanzania’s economic journey, noting that for five decades the Tanzania Trade Development Authority (TanTrade) has connected Tanzania with global markets by promoting the country’s products, services and investment opportunities.
“TanTrade is now shifting its focus from simply marketing existing products to identifying market demand before production, enabling Tanzanian producers to manufacture goods that meet international market needs,” she said.
Kapinga also welcomed Daniel Francisco Chapo, who attended the golden jubilee celebrations as Guest of Honour, saying his presence symbolises the enduring friendship between Tanzania and Mozambique, built on a shared liberation history and now strengthened through trade, investment, the Southern African Development Community and infrastructure projects such as the Ruvuma River Unity Bridge.