Manufacturing in East Africa is wider than the headlines suggest. Beyond the well-known beverages, cement, and textile sectors there are factories producing edible oils, packaging, plastics, metal fabrications, furniture, processed foods, agro-inputs, building materials, and electronics assembly. The sector is supported by a deepening industrial parks programme in each EAC country.

EABD's manufacturing listings cover food and beverage processors, textile and apparel manufacturers, chemicals and plastics, metal fabricators, wood and furniture, electronics assembly, and packaging. Verified profiles include factory location, capacity (where the business publishes it), certifications such as ISO and HACCP, and reviews from B2B buyers.

About Tanzania

Tanzania is East Africa's largest country by area and population, with a diversified economy spanning agriculture, mining, tourism, manufacturing, and a major port at Dar es Salaam serving the broader region. Zanzibar adds a tourism-driven and increasingly tech-friendly economic story of its own.

EABD lists Tanzanian businesses across the mainland regions, including Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Mwanza, Dodoma and Mbeya, plus Zanzibar. Verification leverages BRELA and TRA registration where applicable. Buyers and partners can browse by region, by major city, or by industry, with the same verified profile, real-reviews, and direct-contact model EABD uses across the region.

Manufacturers in Tanzania: common questions

How many manufacturers are there in Tanzania?

EABD lists 509 manufacturers in Tanzania as of 16 October 2026. Businesses that EABD has checked carry a verified badge on their profile.

What are the top manufacturers in Tanzania?

EABD's top-ranked manufacturers are Milkcom, Gf Vehicles Assemblers Limited and Dolvin Fashions Ltd. Category Sponsors and promoted businesses come first and are always labelled, then businesses on paid plans, then everyone else. Each group is ordered by EABD Score, which reflects a business's overall presence on EABD, including things like verification, customer reviews and profile completeness.

Which towns have the most manufacturers in Tanzania?

Kinondoni (110), Ilala (93) and Temeke (41) have the most listed on EABD.

How do I choose a manufacturer in Tanzania?

Ask for product samples and quality certifications. Confirm production capacity and lead times for your order size. Check that products carry the national standards mark where required. Many products in Tanzania must be certified by the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS).

How do I list my manufacturer on EABD?

Create a free EABD account, then add your business or claim its existing profile. It appears on pages like this one once published. Getting verified, completing the profile, replying to customers and collecting genuine reviews all help its EABD Score.