Tanzania is seeking to expand exports of livestock and agricultural products to Oman as the value of trade between the two countries rises more than eight-fold over eight years.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Ambassador Waziri Salum, said Tanzania would continue using the Omani market to increase sales of locally produced goods.
He made the remarks after meeting Oman’s Undersecretary for Industry, Trade and Investment, Ibtisam Al Farooji, and her delegation in Zanzibar to discuss ways of strengthening economic and commercial cooperation between the two countries.
Ambassador Salum said Tanzania was particularly interested in expanding its presence in Oman’s livestock and agricultural markets, creating more opportunities for local producers to access consumers beyond the domestic market.
“Trade between Tanzania and Oman has increased from $18 million in 2017 to $160.8 million in 2025,” Ambassador Salum said.
The figures point to a significant expansion in bilateral trade, although Tanzania continues to import petroleum and gas products from Oman.
The government is now seeking to increase the value of Tanzanian exports and broaden the range of products entering the Omani market, particularly agricultural and livestock products.
The talks come as Tanzania seeks to strengthen access to international markets for its producers and increase export earnings.
Oman and Tanzania have maintained longstanding commercial ties, with the two governments looking to build on their historical relationship through stronger trade and investment links.
For Tanzanian farmers, livestock keepers and businesses, increased access to the Omani market could provide an additional outlet for products and support efforts to expand the country’s export base.