Tanzania Targets EU and US to Expand Horticultural Exports

Tanzania is pursuing an initiative to expand its horticultural exports by targeting 14 new international markets. This plan, which begins in the 2026/27 financial year, aims to increase farmers’ incomes and strengthen the country’s position in global agricultural trade. Vice-President Deogratius Ndejembi directed the Tanzania Trade Development Authority and relevant ministries to study market requirements for accessing major markets, particularly the European Union and the United States.

The government is working to strengthen Tanzania’s horticultural value chain by ensuring crops meet international quality and safety standards. The horticultural sector has been growing at an average annual rate of between nine and 12 percent. The initiative seeks to link agricultural production directly with actual market demand.