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The processed food sector in Tanzania is dominated by Kenya and Asia.

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There is a vibrant informal sector in Tanzania, as traders mostly source products from Kenya.

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Tanzania is dominated by South Africas and Tanzanian retail chains. Its best to collaborate with distributors as it can be difficult to penetrate the market in Tanzania.

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Your brand should fit into existing product portfolio. Also know your target consumers and the best channel to reach them. Prices should also be competitive.

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Routes to the Tanzanian export market

1) through distributors to retailers
2) owning a warehouse. This gives access to distributors, wholesalers and even informal traders

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60% of construction inputs in Tanzania are imported from South Africa, Vietnam, China and New Zealand.

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There is a lot of construction potential in Tanzania, as a lot of government functions and ministries are moving from Dar-es-Salaam to Dodoma.

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Local contractors in Tanzania lack skills and financial capacity, presenting an opportunities for Zimbabwean entities.

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Opportunities in the agric sector in Tanzania

➡️Supply of agrochemicals, seeds and fertilisers
➡️ Supply of hand tools
➡️ Research and development

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Entry Strategies into Tanzania

➡️Distributor agreements
➡️Dealer agreements
➡️Public-Private Partnerships
➡️Joint Ventures
➡️Zimbabweans based in Tanzania
➡️Investing in Special Economic Zones
➡️Trade fairs and exhibitions

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In the short term, there is an opportunity in Tanzania for wheat, soya beans and sunflower seeds. There is also an opportunity for agriculture inputs and mechanisation centres.

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