Tanzania to India Trade Corridor

Tanzania to India: $5.2B bilateral trade, +8.9% YoY, rank #26 corridor, 10% average applied tariff, FTA status: No FTA.

Key facts

  • Bilateral trade: $5.2B
  • Year on year growth: +8.9%
  • Corridor rank: #26 on ExportIQ
  • Average applied tariff: 10%
  • Trade agreement status: No FTA
  • Typical transit time: 10-14 days
  • Key ports: Dar es Salaam, Mumbai (JNPT), Zanzibar, Chennai

Trade relationship

Tanzania-India trade is growing rapidly with Tanzanian gold, gems, and agricultural exports meeting Indian demand. India supplies vehicles, pharmaceuticals, and refined fuels to Tanzania's expanding economy.

Top traded products between Tanzania and India

The largest product groups on this corridor are Gold and gems, Pulses and vegetables, Petroleum. Together they make up 55.7% of bilateral trade.

HS ChapterProductValueShare
71Gold and gems$1.8B34.6%
07Pulses and vegetables$600M11.5%
27Petroleum$500M9.6%
84Machinery$350M6.7%
87Vehicles$300M5.8%
30Pharmaceuticals$250M4.8%

Tariffs and trade agreements

The average applied tariff is 10%. Free trade agreement status: No FTA.

Applicable trade agreements:

  • WTO

Required certifications

Exporters on this corridor should expect to provide 3 certifications.

  • TBS
  • BIS
  • ISO 9001

Trade logistics and key ports

Estimated transit time is 10-14 days. The corridor runs through 4 key ports.

  • Dar es Salaam
  • Mumbai (JNPT)
  • Zanzibar
  • Chennai

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Questions, answered

What are the top products traded between Tanzania and India?
Gold and gems, Pulses and vegetables, Petroleum
What is the average tariff rate for Tanzania to India trade?
The average applied tariff rate is 10%. FTA status: No FTA.
How long does shipping take from Tanzania to India?
Typical transit time is 10-14 days via Dar es Salaam and Mumbai (JNPT).
How large is trade between Tanzania and India?
Bilateral trade is $5.2B, up 8.9% year on year. It ranks #26 among the corridors ExportIQ tracks.
Which certifications are required for Tanzania to India exports?
Required certifications: TBS, BIS, ISO 9001.