The 49th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF), also known as “SabaSaba”, will take place from June 28 to July 13, 2025, at the Mwalimu Nyerere Fair Grounds in Dar es Salaam.
Organized annually by the Tanzania Trade Development Authority (TanTrade), the event serves as a strategic platform for local and international exhibitors to promote products, technologies, and services, and to explore trade and investment opportunities across the East and Southern African region.
According to TanTrade, this year’s edition is expected to attract more than 4,181 exhibitors and 385,500 visitors.
Participants will include representatives from over 25 countries, with confirmed delegations from China, South Korea, Dubai, Malaysia, India, Japan, Ghana, Italy, Syria, Switzerland, Burundi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, and Indonesia.
The fair will feature a wide range of sectors, including agriculture, energy, ICT, construction, textiles, finance, logistics, pharmaceuticals, automotive, education, and creative industries.
Speaking during a recent press briefing, TanTrade Director General Latifa Khamis explained: “The theme of this year’s edition is ‘Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair ‘Sabasaba’, Pride of Tanzania’. This year we are focused not only on business but also on creating a festival-like experience that invites broader public participation.”
She further noted that 395 international exhibitors have already registered and that the number is expected to grow to at least 501, alongside 3,680 local exhibitors.
“The aim of the fair is to provide an opportunity for local and international businessmen to meet, exchange experiences, find markets and learn new technologies,” Khamis added.
Established in 1976, the Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair is Tanzania’s largest multi-sectoral trade exhibition.
Over the years, it has developed into a key gateway for trade and investment in Tanzania and neighboring landlocked countries including Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia, Malawi, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, thanks to the logistical advantages offered by the Dar es Salaam port.
The 48th edition in 2024 recorded participation from 3,954 exhibitors representing 28 countries and was attended by more than 353,461 visitors.
For participation details, visit www.tantrade.go.tz, email info@tantrade.go.tz, or call or WhatsApp +255 733 002 014.
