Overview

Tanzania has outstanding natural resources for livestock development including resilient livestock breeds, extensive rangelands and diverse natural vegetation of 88.6 million hectares of land resources in the country, 60 million hectares are deemed suitable for grazing.

Quick Facts

• 2nd largest livestock in Africa
• Potential for 4.0Mil hides and 6.1Mil skins, annually.
• Local Meat demand is projected to increase by 166% from 290 million Tons to 480 million Tons in 2030
• All foundational economic indicators point to dramatic increase in national, regional and global demand for Tanzanian livestock products as populations grow in number and affluence. With demand for meat in Tanzania expected to triple by 2030.
• Tanzanian with its geography linking east and southern Africa and interior nations to the coast is well placed to be a major player in regional livestock market investments.
• Trade in meat has increased significantly, with more and more countries seeking to close their supply gap through imports. Major meat exporters, especially in South America, face logistical challenges to supply new growth areas in Africa, Middle East and Asia.