Tanzania Exports Rise 19.9% to USD 21.1 Billion, Led by Gold, Tourism

What changed

Tanzania’s exports of goods and services rose 19.9% to USD 21.065 billion in the year ending September 2026.

Gold and travel receipts led the increase. Traditional exports also grew, led by tobacco, while coffee and cashew nut exports declined.

Why it matters

The headline points to a stronger export year, but not an evenly shared one. Gold producers and tourism businesses were the main engines of growth, while tobacco exporters added support. Coffee and cashew exporters moved in the opposite direction.

That mix matters because Tanzania’s export gains are concentrated in a few major streams. The reported figures do not show whether gold and tourism grew because of higher prices, higher volumes or both, so the durability of the increase remains uncertain. If those leading sectors continue to perform, the country’s export base will strengthen; if they weaken, the weaker performance in coffee and cashews will become harder to overlook.