Hassan Magulumali
The Government of India is exploring opportunities to increase the volume of agricultural products exported from Tanzania to the Indian market, as part of efforts to improve product quality, boost exports and create more employment opportunities in Tanzania.
High Commissioner of India to Tanzania, Bishwadip Dey, made the remarks on September 2, 2026, during the 10th International Africa Agriculture Exhibition held at the Sabasaba Grounds in Dar es Salaam.
The exhibition has brought together stakeholders from across the agricultural sector, with more than 1,000 companies participating to showcase agricultural products, technologies and services.
Dey said Tanzania and India have maintained strong relations and cooperation across various sectors, adding that existing mechanisms and opportunities could be used to further strengthen agricultural cooperation between the two countries.
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He emphasized the need for Tanzania to reduce post-harvest losses and strengthen farmers’ training and skills development in order to increase productivity and improve the quality of agricultural products.
“India is one of the major markets for Tanzania’s agricultural products, including cashew nuts, pulses, avocados and other products. We would like to collaborate with Tanzania by sharing knowledge, experience and resources, as well as through training,” Dey said.
He added that India is interested in working with Tanzania to increase the volume and quality of agricultural products entering the Indian market.
“We want to explore opportunities to increase the volume of Tanzanian products exported to India while improving their quality, so that exports can increase and, ultimately, create more employment opportunities in Tanzania,” Dey said.
According to Dey, agriculture remains one of the key sectors for employment creation and plays a significant role in Tanzania’s economic growth. He said stronger cooperation between Tanzania and India could contribute to improving productivity, agricultural processing and access to international markets.
Dey also thanked the organisers of the exhibition, the Tanzania Agricultural Business (TAB) and TanTrade, for providing a platform that brings together stakeholders from Tanzania and other countries to exchange knowledge and experience, showcase technologies and explore business and investment opportunities.
He described the exhibition as an important platform for connecting innovators, businesses, government institutions and other agricultural stakeholders to identify new opportunities for trade and cooperation.
Dey encouraged participants to use the exhibition to explore new areas of collaboration, strengthen existing partnerships and establish new relationships that can contribute to increased trade and investment in Tanzania’s agricultural sector.
