Tanzania
An East African gateway where Pakistani rice and used clothing lead
Tanzania bought US$228 million of goods from Pakistan in 2025, 130% more than in 2020. India sold US$5.02 billion, about 22 times as much. On Tanzania's own 2025 figures, Pakistan supplies about 0.34% of its imports and India about 13%.
Rice (US$98 million) is more than double India's US$45 million, and Pakistan also leads in used clothing (US$41 million), ethanol, bed linen, cement and men's trousers. Much of what lands at Dar es Salaam moves on to landlocked neighbours, which is why Tanzania's own import statistics show far less rice than suppliers report shipping.
- Imports from Pakistan (2025)
- US$ 228 M
- Imports from India (2025)
- US$ 5.02 B
- India sells
- 22.0× more
- Pakistan's share
- 0.34%
- India's share
- 12.67%
- Total imports
- US$ 16.23 B
- HS 1006 Rice
- from Pakistan US$ 98 M, from India US$ 45 M
- HS 6309 Textiles; worn clothing and other worn articles
- from Pakistan US$ 41 M, from India US$ 5 M
- HS 2207 Ethanol (undenatured)
- from Pakistan US$ 32 M, from India US$ 6 M
- HS 6302 Bed, table, toilet & kitchen linen
- from Pakistan US$ 13 M, from India US$ 0.31 M
- HS 2523 Cement
- from Pakistan US$ 6 M, from India US$ 0.00 M
- HS 6305 Packing sacks & bags
- from Pakistan US$ 5 M, from India US$ 16 M
- HS 6203 Men's woven suits, trousers & shorts
- from Pakistan US$ 4 M, from India US$ 3 M
- HS 8701 Tractors; (other than tractors of heading no 8709)
- from Pakistan US$ 3 M, from India US$ 24 M
- HS 3920 Plastic sheets & film
- from Pakistan US$ 2 M, from India US$ 15 M
- HS 5210 Cotton-blend woven fabrics (light)
- from Pakistan US$ 2 M, from India US$ 0.00 M
What does Tanzania import from Pakistan?
In 2025, Tanzania's top imports from Pakistan were: 1. Rice (HS 1006), US$ 98 M; 2. Textiles; worn clothing and other worn articles (HS 6309), US$ 41 M; 3. Ethanol (undenatured) (HS 2207), US$ 32 M; 4. Bed, table, toilet & kitchen linen (HS 6302), US$ 13 M; 5. Cement (HS 2523), US$ 6 M.
How much does Tanzania import from Pakistan compared with India?
In 2025, Tanzania imported US$ 228 M from Pakistan and US$ 5.02 B from India. India sells about 22.0 times as much as Pakistan. Pakistan holds 0.34% of Tanzania's imports and India 12.67%.
Which Pakistani products have the best export potential in Tanzania?
Products with room to grow include: Rice (HS 1006) — Pakistan leads India at US$98 million. Medicines (HS 3004) — India sells US$251 million; Pakistan US$2.2 million. Sugar (HS 1701) — India sells US$132 million; Pakistan none. Tractors (HS 8701) — Tanzania imports US$444 million; Pakistan ships US$3.0 million. Used clothing (HS 6309) — Pakistan leads India at US$41 million.
What should Pakistani exporters sell to Tanzania, based on India's exports?
Compare the "Where India leads" table on this page to see which products Tanzania buys from India that Pakistan could supply.
How can I find Pakistani suppliers for Tanzania?
Use the supplier search on BusinessListing.pk (https://businesslisting.pk/search?tab=suppliers) to find Pakistani manufacturers and exporters by product, then contact them or post a sourcing request.