Tanzania recorded a trade deficit of 1394.18 USD Million in the first quarter of 2026. Balance of Trade in Tanzania averaged -1057.18 USD Million from 2012 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 20.30 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2015 and a record low of -2185.80 USD Million in the third quarter of 2022. source: Bank of Tanzania



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -1394.18 -931.66 USD Million Mar 2026
Capital Flows 1390.80 584.80 USD Million Mar 2026
Current Account -948.54 -403.92 USD Million Mar 2026
Current Account to GDP -2.20 -2.90 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Exports 2955.59 3114.91 USD Million Mar 2026
External Debt 35949.60 35886.20 USD Million Apr 2026
Imports 4349.76 4046.57 USD Million Mar 2026


Tanzania Balance of Trade
Tanzania major exports are agricultural commodities with tobacco, coffee, cotton, cashewnuts, tea and cloves being the most important. Other exports include gold and manufactured goods. Tanzania main exports partners are India, Japan, China, United Arab Emirates, Netherlands and Germany. Tanzania imports mostly transport equipment, machinery, constructions materials, oil, fertilizers, industrial raw materials and consumer goods. Main imports partners are: China, India, South Africa, Kenya and United Arab Emirates.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-1394.18 -931.66 20.30 -2185.80 2012 - 2026 USD Million Quarterly
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