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Tanzania Targets Registration of 1,500 Investment Projects in 2025

1 Dec 2025
Tanzania Targets Registration of 1,500 Investment Projects in 2025

Dar es Salaam.

 Tanzania has set an ambitious target of registering 1,500 investment projects in 2025, representing a 60% increase compared to 2024.

This goal comes as the country has already registered 372 projects between January and May 2025, with the industrial sector leading in attracting substantial capital. Key investments have flowed into food processing, manufacturing of essential goods such as soap, beverages, steel, paper, and packaging materials, with plastics also receiving significant interest.

The update was shared on Monday, June 9, 2025, by the Executive Director of the Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC), Gilead Teri, during a press briefing on the progress achieved in the first five months of 2025.

Teri noted that to achieve this target, TIC has prioritized close collaboration with existing investors, ensuring their challenges are promptly addressed.

“This approach will strengthen investor confidence, enabling them to expand their operations locally and attract further investments, particularly in joint ventures with Tanzanians. It demonstrates TIC’s efforts in coordinating initiatives across regions, working closely with regional authorities nationwide,” he emphasized.

Five-Month Performance

According to Teri, within the first five months of 2025, TIC registered 372 projects valued at USD 5.755 billion (TZS 15.6 trillion), a 41.17% increase compared to the USD 2.476 billion (TZS 6.7 trillion) recorded during the same period in 2024. These projects are expected to create 41,417 new jobs.

Out of these, 113 projects (30.37%) are owned by Tanzanians, while 186 projects (50%) are joint ventures. The remaining 73 projects (19.63%) are fully owned by foreign investors.

Leading Sectors

The industrial sector accounted for the largest share, with 195 projects valued at USD 1.492 billion (TZS 3.95 trillion).

  • The transport sector followed with 40 projects worth USD 849.46 million (TZS 2.25 trillion).

  • The commercial building sector registered 34 projects worth USD 387.83 million (TZS 1 trillion).

In terms of project value, the tourism sector led with 36 projects valued at USD 1.63 billion (TZS 4.3 trillion), followed by the industrial sector with USD 1.492 billion (TZS 3.95 trillion).

Regional Leaders

Dar es Salaam maintained its position as the top region, recording 194 projects, followed by Pwani (90), Arusha (29), Dodoma (24), and Geita and Morogoro with 15 projects each.

Commenting on these results, Teri highlighted the success of the Tanzania Royal Tour (TRT) campaign (2022) led by President Samia Suluhu Hassan, which continues to attract new investments.

He emphasized the government’s strong commitment to creating a conducive investment environment, ensuring laws and policies favor both local and foreign investors.

Teri also urged Tanzanians to take advantage of investment opportunities, particularly in industrial ventures that add value to local products.

“We encourage more citizens to participate in investment opportunities so they can benefit from economic growth alongside foreign investors,” he said.

The briefing was attended by various stakeholders, including investors and business leaders, at TIC headquarters in Dar es Salaam.