Tanzania opens market to Brazilian poultry and pork - ABPA
New access expands Brazil’s export reach across Africa
10 November 2025
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By: Tanzania’s decision to open its market to Brazilian poultry and pork products marks a new step in expanding Brazil’s presence on the African continent, according to the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA).
The announcement was made by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) and confirmed by Secretary of Trade and International Relations Luís Rua during an event in Brasília on November 6.
The agreement authorises exports of poultry and pork meat and products, as well as fertile eggs, day-old chicks, and other agricultural goods.
With a population nearing 70 million, Tanzania is the fourth most populous country in Sub-Saharan Africa and is projected to reach 140 million by 2050, according to United Nations estimates. The country’s strong tourism and hospitality sector accounts for more than 17% of GDP and employs 11% of its workforce, driving demand for protein products through hotels, restaurants, and safari destinations.
“This population expansion, coupled with the growth of tourism and urbanisation, reinforces the country’s consumption potential—especially for food products with high nutritional value and stable supply,” said ABPA president Ricardo Santin.
In 2024, Tanzania imported 8,800 tons of chicken meat, with about 70% coming from Brazil, 20% from the United States, and 4% from Turkey.
“All of this trade was concentrated in the autonomous region of Zanzibar. With the new opening, access expands to the entire Tanzanian territory, with the potential for consistent growth,” Santin added.
For pork, imports remain small at around 100 tons per year, primarily sourced from Kenya (67%), the European Union (26%), and the United Kingdom (3%). The new agreement opens a competitive channel for Brazilian products, known for their high sanitary standards.
Despite Tanzania’s currently low per capita poultry consumption—estimated at just 2 kilograms per year, according to the FAO—the growth potential is substantial as income levels, urbanisation, and modern retail infrastructure improve.
“Tanzania represents a new opportunity for Brazilian animal protein," Santin said. "It is a market with great potential, a rapidly growing population, and high import dependence. This opening, announced by Minister Carlos Fávaro and Secretary Luís Rua, reinforces international confidence in the quality and safety of our products while expanding Brazil’s presence on a strategic continent."
