Tanzania — Special Economic Zones
Tanzania has 40 Special Economic Zones, encompassing 19 Special Economic Zones, 13 Export Processing Zones, 5 Free Zones, 1 Logistics Hub, tracked by SEZ Explorer.
Zone Overview
| Total Zones | 40 |
|---|---|
| Zone Types | 19 Special Economic Zones, 13 Export Processing Zones, 5 Free Zones, 1 Logistics Hub |
| Region | Africa |
Zones in Tanzania (40 total)
- Mkata Sawmill SEZ — Mkata (est. 2016)
- Mbeya SEZ — Mbeya (est. 2021)
- Tanga SEZ — Neema area, Tanga City (est. 2010)
- MTWARA SEZ/Freeport Zone — Mtwara (est. 2026)
- Nala SEZ — Dodoma (est. 2025)
- Ruvuma SEZ — Songea (est. 2010)
- Fumba Special Economic Zone — Fumba (Unguja Island, Zanzibar) (est. 2017)
- Benjamin William Mkapa SEZ — Dar es Salaam (est. 2008)
- BAGAMOYO Special Economic Zone — Bagamoyo, Coastal Region (est. 2024)
- KIGOMA SEZ — Kigoma (est. 2008)
- Kwala SEZ — Kwala, Coast Region
- Buzwagi SEZ — Buzwagi (est. 2024)
- Bunda SEZ — Bunda Town (est. 2019)
- Hifadhi EPZ — Dar es Salaam (est. 2013)
- Mtwara Free Port Zone — Mtwara (est. 2015)
- Neema SEZ — Tanga City (est. 2018)
- Micheweni Free Economic Zone — Micheweni
- Fumba Free Economic Zone (Unguja, Zanzibar) — Fumba, Unguja (est. 1992)
- Manyara SEZ — Mererani (est. 2017)
- Kisongo EPZ — Arusha (est. 2008)
- Nachingwea Cashewnut SEZ — Nachingwea (est. 2016)
- Kamal Industrial Estate — Dar es Salaam (est. 2010)
- Global Industrial Park — Dar es Salaam (est. 2011)
- Bagamoyo Eco Maritime City – Phase I — Bagamoyo, Coastal Region
- Benjamin William Mkapa SEZ (Expansion) — Dar es Salaam
- Shinyanga (TPL) SEZ — Shinyanga (est. 2015)
- Amaan Industrial Park Free Economic Zone — Amaan (near Zanzibar City) (est. 2019)
- Maruhubi Free Port Zone — Maruhubi (est. 2000)
- Airport Free Port Zone — Zanzibar International Airport, Unguja
- Kigoma Special Economic Zone (KiSEZ) — Kigoma / Ujiji (est. 2015)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Special Economic Zones are there in Tanzania?
Tanzania has 40 Special Economic Zones registered on SEZ Explorer.
What types of economic zones exist in Tanzania?
Tanzania's zone ecosystem includes 19 Special Economic Zones, 13 Export Processing Zones, 5 Free Zones, 1 Logistics Hub.
What is a notable Special Economic Zone in Tanzania?
Mkata Sawmill SEZ is one of the economic zones in Tanzania, located in Mkata.