Tanzania–United Kingdom relations facts for kids
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 Tanzania |
 United Kingdom |
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| British High Commission, Dar es Salaam | High Commission of Tanzania, London |
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| High Commissioner David Concar | High Commissioner Asha-Rose Migiro |
Tanzania–United Kingdom relations are bilateral relations between Tanzania and the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom has historically been a partner of Tanzania in many areas, particularly trade and security.
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Trade
Tanzanian exports to the United Kingdom are dominated by raw materials namely; tea, tobacco and precious stones. The United Kingdom is the largest non-African purchaser of Tanzanian tea. On the other hand, UK exports to Tanzania are mainly dominated by automobiles and electronic appliances.
Trade Statistics
| Trade Value in UK £ Million | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
| Total Trade | 460 | 465 | 442 | 333 | 339 | 336 | 198 | 233 | 184 | 323 |
| Exports from UK to Tanzania | 272 | 287 | 290 | 214 | 195 | 171 | 161 | 139 | 164 | 275 |
| Imports to UK from Tanzania | 188 | 178 | 152 | 119 | 144 | 165 | 37 | 94 | 20 | 48 |
| Department for Business and Trade as of 1 August 2023 | ||||||||||
Foreign Direct Investment
Being the former colonial power, the United Kingdom is one of Tanzania's oldest trading partners. In 2021 the United Kingdom ranked fourth for foreign direct investment into Tanzania behind the Cayman Islands, China and Canada. Foreign investment in the country is spread out across multiple sectors, such as mining, manufacturing and agriculture. The only British firm listed on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange was Acacia Mining before its delisting on 18 November 2019.
Tourism
The United Kingdom is one of the top contributors of tourism to Tanzania, with 60,116 arrivals being recorded in 2022.
British Airways previously operated direct flights between London and Dar es Salaam, but flights were suspended on 31 March 2013 after 82 years of operations due to a lack of profitability.
Education
UK Official Development Assistance has funded the Shule Bola Initiative, an £89 million programme which aims to improve learning outcomes for over 4 million children in Tanzania. Launched in 2022, the programme places particular emphasis on girls, the disabled and those living in deprived areas.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office provides funding for the Chevening Scholarship programme in Tanzania.
Resident diplomatic missions
- Tanzania has a high commission in London
- United Kingdom has a high commission in Dar es Salaam.
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High Commission of Tanzania in London
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High Commission of the United Kingdom in Dar es Salaam
