Tanzania

Trade Agreements: The U.S. has Trade & Investment Framework Agreements (TIFA) with the East African Community (EAC) and with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). Tanzania is a member of both regional organizations. The U.S. also is working with the EAC on a new regional integration initiative, which will enhance the U.S.-EAC trade and investment relationship. The U.S. Trade Representative, Ambassador Ron Kirk, visited Tanzania in June 2011 to strengthen the U.S.-Tanzania trade and investment relationship.

U.S.-Tanzania Trade Facts

Tanzania is currently our 138th largest goods trading partner with $207 million in total (exports plus imports) goods trade during 2010. Goods exports totaled $164 million; Goods imports totaled $43 million. The U.S. goods trade surplus with Tanzania was $121 million in 2010.

Exports

Tanzania was the United States' 126th largest goods export market in 2010.

U.S. goods exports to Tanzania in 2010 were $164 million, up 3.6% from 2009.

The top export categories (2-digit HS) in 2010 were: Machinery ($40 million), Miscellaneous Textile Articles ($22 million), Electrical Machinery ($11 million), Cereals (wheat) ($9 million), and Rubber ($9 million).

Imports

Tanzania was the United States' 142nd largest supplier of goods imports in 2010.

U.S. goods imports from Tanzania totaled $43 million in 2010, down 13.2% from 2009.

The five largest import categories in 2010 were: Spices, Coffee and Tea (coffee) ($16 million), Precious Stones (gemstones) ($12 million), Edible Fruit and Nuts (cashew nuts) ($5 million), Lac and Vegetable Saps ($2 million), and Knit Apparel ($2 million).

Trade Balance

The U.S. good trade surplus with Tanzania was $121 million in 2010, an 11.2% increase over 2009.