Tanzania Expands Market Access for Brazilian Poultry Amid Surging Consumption

Tanzania has opened its entire market to Brazilian poultry and pork products as demand for animal protein rises, especially in urban areas. Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture (MAPA) announced expanded access covering 14 categories of animal-origin goods, including poultry, pork, heat-processed meats, fertile eggs, day-old chicks, and bovine genetics. This is expected to boost import volumes through Dar es Salaam and strengthen the country’s cold-chain logistics.

In 2024, Tanzania imported 8,800 tonnes of chicken meat—70% from Brazil. Previously, imports were mainly restricted to Zanzibar, but the new approval enables nationwide distribution. With Tanzania’s per capita poultry consumption at only 2 kg, officials and industry leaders expect strong growth driven by rising incomes, urbanisation, and a modernising retail sector.

The policy is part of Tanzania’s broader food-security strategy, aimed at diversifying suppliers and improving supply-chain resilience. Imports are expected to complement domestic production, provided transparent monitoring and hygiene standards are upheld. Population growth, a large tourism sector, and increasing demand for high-nutrition foods position Tanzania as an expanding market for animal protein.