Tanzania

Overview

Tanzania has a significant Muslim population (35%), rising to near-total on the Zanzibar archipelago. Zanzibar is developing as an East African halal tourism destination, and Dar es Salaam is the primary commercial gateway. The seafood and spice sectors have strong halal export potential. The Halal Council of Tanzania is expanding its certification activities.

Market Overview

Total Population

65.5M

Muslim Population

26M (35%)

Halal Market Size

$890M

Market Growth (CAGR)

9.0%

GDP (USD)

$84B

Per Capita Halal Spend

$136

Regulatory Framework

Halal Authority

Halal Council of Tanzania (HCT)

Certification Required

No — Voluntary

Key Legislation

Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics Act; Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) regulations

Import Requirements

HCT certification for halal-marketed food products. The Muslim population of Zanzibar (~99%) makes halal certification effectively mandatory for that market.

Labeling Requirements

Swahili/English labeling. HCT halal mark for Muslim-marketed products.

Industry

Trade Intelligence

Government Incentives

Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) incentives; Zanzibar SEZ

Consumer Insights

Halal Awareness

moderate

E-Commerce Adoption

low

Cold Chain Maturity

low

Per Capita Halal Spend

$136

Events in Tanzania

Halal Certifiers in Tanzania

Market Statistics