# China-Tanzania Trade Hits $12bn

> China’s trade with Tanzania projected to exceed $12bn in 2026, marking 4% growth from 2025.
- Title: China-Tanzania Trade Hits $12bn · The Rio Times | Shortify
- Summary: China’s trade with Tanzania projected to exceed $12bn in 2026, marking 4% growth from 2025. China’s trade with Tanzania is expected to reach $12 billion in…
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- Source: The Rio Times — https://riotimesonline.com/china-tanzania-trade-top-12-billion
- Author: Amina Diarra
- Published: 2026-10-21T21:51:47+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tanzania, china, trade, tanzania china trade, sh31 trillion, usd12 billion, zero tariffs, news, world, politics
## Trade Projection
China’s ambassador Chen Mingjian said trade between Tanzania and China will exceed Sh31 trillion (about US$12 billion) in 2026.

> Who China’s ambassador Chen Mingjian told a Zanzibar ruling-party official trade will keep growing.
## 2025 Trade Figures
Trade reached Sh29.82 trillion (US$11.28 billion) in 2025, a 27% increase from the previous year.

> Numbers 2025 trade was Sh29.82 trillion (US$11.28 billion), so the new figure implies roughly 4% growth.
## Trade Growth Rate
The 2026 projection shows a 4% increase from 2025 trade, down from 27% growth in 2025.

> Numbers 2025 trade was Sh29.82 trillion (US$11.28 billion), so the new figure implies roughly 4% growth.
## Zero Tariff Policy
China began zero-tariff access for African exports on 1 May 2026, affecting Tanzania’s goods.

> Why it matters Beijing’s zero-tariff access for African exports began on 1 May 2026, shaping East African supply chains.
## Ambassador’s Meeting
Ambassador Chen met with Zanzibar’s deputy secretary general Abdi Mahmoud Abdi at party headquarters in Kisiwandui.

> Where The meeting took place on Tuesday 20 October 2026 at party headquarters in Kisiwandui, Zanzibar.
## Economic Impact
Chinese investments created over 150,000 jobs across Tanzania, according to the ambassador’s claim.

> Jobs and Old Ties Mr Chen said Chinese investments have created more than 150,000 jobs across sectors, which is his own claim.
## What It Means
Tanzanian goods become cheaper in China, shifting contracts from other buyers to Chinese firms.

> What It Means for You American exporters and investors compete with Chinese firms for contracts in Tanzanian ports, roads and agriculture.
## Key takeaway

China’s trade with Tanzania is expected to reach $12 billion in 2026, up 4% from 2025.