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Tanzania Investment Centre Reports $3.7 Billion in Project Registrations for January-May 2025, Manufacturing Leads

The Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) recorded $3.7 billion in project registrations between January and May 2025, up from $2.8 billion in 2024. Manufacturing led with 156 projects, while total projects are expected to create 41,117 jobs.
June 15, 2025
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Gilead Teri Tanzania Investments FDI 2025 January-May

On June 9, 2025, the Chief Executive Officer of the Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC), Gilead Teri, announced investment registration achievements for the period January to May 2025 during a press conference held in Dar es Salaam

Teri attributed the achievements to the efforts of President Dr. Samia Suluhu in creating a favorable investment environment and her skilled leadership, which has focused on economic growth and development in Tanzania.

Between January and May 2025, TIC registered 372 projects valued at $3.7 billion, compared to $2.8 billion during the same period in 2024.

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These projects are expected to create 41,117 jobs once completed.

Of the registered projects, 186 are owned by international investors, while the remainder are owned by Tanzanians or through joint ventures involving Tanzanians, indicating significant local participation in the national economy.

The leading sectors for project registration were manufacturing with 156 projects, transport with 56 projects, agriculture with 40 projects, tourism with 39 projects, and commercial building construction with 36 projects.

TIC continues to perform strongly in project registration, promoting investment and strengthening the national economy.

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