Investment Opportunities in Tanzania’s Agriculture Sector

 

My main focus for investment opportunities in Tanzania is the agriculture sector. We are looking for investors who can engage in large-scale commercial farming and enhance the value of agricultural products. I strongly encourage investors to establish industries that add value to these products, as agriculture is a priority and a promising sector in the country. Another key area for investment is green energy. Despite the ongoing development of hydroelectric power from the Mwalimu Nyerere Dam, there is still a need for more investment in this field. Our research has also highlighted the need to invest in packaging industries to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Most investment has been in large-scale operations, forcing SMEs to import packaging materials due to the high local costs. Therefore, establishing small and medium-scale packaging industries presents a significant investment opportunity in Tanzania.

- Latifa M. Khamis Director General Tanzania Trade Development Authority (TanTrade)