Tanzania is seeking to deepen its access to regional markets by showcasing locally produced goods and innovative technologies at the 61st Maputo International Trade Fair (FACIM 2026), which brings together businesses from across the region and beyond.
The Tanzania Trade Development Authority (TanTrade) is coordinating Tanzania’s participation in the exhibition, which runs from August 31 to September 6 in Mozambique’s capital, with local manufacturers, entrepreneurs and innovators displaying products under the “Made in Tanzania” brand.
The participation provides Tanzanian businesses with an opportunity to promote their products directly to potential buyers, distributors and investors as the country seeks to expand exports and strengthen its position in the Southern African market.
On the second day of the exhibition, visitors continued to show interest in products and technologies displayed at the Tanzania pavilion, including smart water meters that allow users to monitor water consumption through a digital application.
Another innovation attracting attention is technology that uses human hair to produce plant fertiliser, demonstrating how locally developed solutions can turn waste into useful agricultural inputs.
TanTrade’s presence at FACIM is particularly significant for Tanzanian businesses seeking opportunities in Mozambique and the wider Southern African Development Community (SADC) market, where improved regional trade links could provide new opportunities for manufacturers and small and medium-sized enterprises.
Beyond displaying finished products, the exhibition gives Tanzanian companies an opportunity to understand consumer demand, establish commercial contacts and explore partnerships that could support their entry into new markets.
The growing interest in the Tanzania pavilion has also highlighted the potential of local innovation, with visitors commending TanTrade for creating a platform through which Tanzanian products and technologies can gain international exposure.
For Tanzania, the challenge now is to convert visibility at trade fairs into sustained commercial relationships, higher export volumes and greater regional market penetration.
TanTrade has continued to invite visitors to the Tanzania pavilion throughout the exhibition, which concludes on September 6, to explore locally produced goods, technologies and potential business opportunities.
Tanzania’s participation at FACIM is part of efforts to strengthen the “Made in Tanzania” brand and connect domestic producers with markets beyond the country’s borders.