TiO2 supplier for Tanzania

Tanzania's TiO2 market — Dar es Salaam port serves Tanzania, Zambia, DRC interior, and other East African regional buyers.

Market size

~8,000 t/year

Lead time

26–30 days ocean transit

Main ports

Dar es Salaam

Market context

Tanzania consumes approximately 8,000 t TiO2 annually. Dar es Salaam also serves as gateway for landlocked Zambia, DRC eastern provinces, Burundi, and parts of Rwanda.

Buyer profile

Tanzanian paint companies, plastic compounders, regional trading houses for East African distribution.

Recommended SEMITI grades for Tanzania

SEMITI 298

rutile · sulfate

Universal Sulfate Rutile

Cost-optimized sulfate-process rutile — 25% cheaper than chloride for non-critical applications.

SEMITI 996

rutile · chloride

Universal Rutile

Our flagship chloride-process rutile — high tinting strength and broad compatibility for coatings, plastics, and inks.

SEMITI 902

rutile · chloride

Universal Coatings Rutile

Universal coatings-grade rutile — the global reference for waterborne and solventborne paints.

Logistics

Dar es Salaam is Tanzania's sole significant port. TAZARA railway and Central Corridor road connect to landlocked neighbors.

Regulations & import

EAC common external tariff 10%. VAT 18%. TBS (Tanzania Bureau of Standards) certification.

Payment terms

LC at sight standard.

Common questions — Tanzania

Can I serve Zambian buyers from Dar es Salaam?+

Yes — TAZARA railway provides direct connection to Zambian Copperbelt. Many SEMITI shipments serve both Tanzania and Zambia via this route.

Request quote for delivery to Tanzania

We respond within 24 hours UTC+8 with FOB / CIF / DDP terms specific to your destination port.

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