Seven Sectors in Tanzania that Offer Achievable Business Opportunities In 2022 and Beyond.

If you rack brains to find perfect opportunity in Tanzania, here are sectors in the country that present valuable business opportunities in 2022 and beyond.

1.Petroleum Products Marketing Industry
The population of this country is growing at alarming rates. The increase in population has resulted in greater demand for fuel consumption.

Considering the importance of petroleum products in a growing economy like Tanzania and the current supply-demand gap of such products, the Tanzania petroleum marketing industry is expected to witness much positive growth in the coming years.

The growing demand for fuel and petroleum products in Tanzania has opened up numerous opportunities for small and major entrepreneurs and investors who want to participate in this sector to meet local demand while handling transit volume to neighboring countries.

Opportunities abounding in this sector include construction of a petrol station, starting LPGas wholesale and retailing business, building lubricants and oils plants, and opening a lubricant retailing shop

2.Manufacturing Sector:

There is increasing commercial and residential development in Tanzania. This influences the demand for building materials such as concrete blocks, cement, and so forth. But if you are going to construct a building, you will also need PVC and PPR pipes and steel products.

3.Logistic and Transportation

A high percentage of goods are transported by road trucks, so innovative professionals like you can launch their own logistics and transportation company and take advantage of this growing industry in Tanzania. The initial cost for setting up your own road transportation business may be high but with a great business plan, it is easier to secure the cooperation of both investors and banks. It’s prudent to start small, and then you may expand your company as your sales grow

4.Oil and gas field equipment supply and service sector.

,Massive discovery of natural gas in offshore Tanzania, the 1445-km pipeline construction from Uganda to Tanzania, and development of petroleum infrastructures create business opportunities for hundreds of small firms that provide goods and services required in the development of the oil and gas sector.

If Total and their prime contractors are going to build an East African crude oil pipeline they will need someone to provide food management, accommodation management, security, medical services potable water, inspection services, and more.

5.Energy Production
Tanzania has lacked a completed project for the production of reliable energy supply. To enable greater growth of the economy, the region needs to create projects that would significantly increase the production of reliable energy supply.

One of the most pressing problems in East Africa is the lack of a constant supply of electricity. When the power fails it can mean loss of your work on your computer, lost food on your refrigerator, loss of water at your home, or loss of customers for small business owners like barbershops or loss of medical equipment at hospitals.

So smart investors and entrepreneurs can launch their own energy product company and take advantage of This are related to the production of energy from natural gas, solar, and wind.

6.Mining and Mineral Industry.

Minerals are abundant in Tanzania. The country is endowed with immense mineral categories including gold, metallic minerals, colored gemstones, diamonds, coal, and industrial minerals. This is a mature and large industry with potential untapped business opportunities. Variety business opportunities in the mining industry are exploration and drilling of minerals, mineral dealership, brokerage services, and provision of support services that are required in the industry. Such services include catering and consultation services.

Final Words

A person who is interested in developing business opportunities in Tanzania should acquire as much knowledge as they can.
If you don’t have a background in the market, you may work together with a person who has the experience, because valuable insider knowledge could potentially save you monetary and legal problems

Hussein Boffu runs a consultancy helping elite entrepreneurs reach their goals through actionable business planning. Contact him via email at hussein.boffu@tanzanapetroleum.com or by calling, texting, or WhatsApp at +255(0)655376543.