From 28 September to 6 October 2026, Tanzania ran its most ambitious pitch to European capital. Three investment roadshows — in Finland, Italy and the Netherlands (with a stop in Belgium) — showcased a bankable pipeline of 68 projects totalling $30.1 billion, according to TanzaniaInvest. The exercise sets the stage for the EU-Tanzania Investment and Business Forum scheduled for early 2027.
Five sectors to build tomorrow's economy
The selected projects span five sectors: three priority ones — agriculture and agro-industry, critical mineral value chains, digital innovation and fintech — and two enablers: renewable energy, and transport and logistics.
Graphite deposits (Mahenge, Nachu, Epanko), nickel, cobalt and the Ngualla rare earths complex feature prominently in the critical minerals pillar — a direct response to European demand for battery and clean-energy inputs. In agriculture, coffee is central: nearly 40% of Tanzania's output is already exported to Europe.
The EU commits €156 million
Alongside the deal flow, the European Union announced a fresh package of €156 million for Tanzania. Targets are concrete: over 300 European investors engaged, more than 250 business meetings, at least 15 projects under due diligence within three months, and more than 6 MoUs or letters of intent.
Tanga port: TZS 429 billion to quadruple capacity
On the infrastructure front, Tanzania invested over TZS 429 billion in the expansion of Tanga port, boosting annual freight capacity from 0.75 to 3 million metric tonnes. A new 300-metre berth is under construction, fully funded by the Tanzanian government.
Why it matters
Tanzania is no longer merely a regional player — it is positioning itself as a must-visit destination for green and critical capital. With GDP growth projected at 6.1% by the World Bank for 2026, a TZS 2.87 trillion transport budget and an aggressive economic diplomacy, Dar es Salaam is sending a clear message to Indian Ocean and African investors: the window is open.
Sources: TanzaniaInvest, European Union, Tanzanian Ports Authority (July 2026).