Dar es Salaam. Cross-border trade between Tanzania and its neighboring countries has seen significant growth, with the trade surplus expanding by 24.8 percent to reach Sh1.3 trillion for the quarter ending September 2024, according to the latest report from the Bank of Tanzania (BoT).
All regions reported a trade surplus, with the exception of the northern zone. The most notable increase in trade was observed in the Lake Zone, which saw a rise in exports of unrefined gold, rough diamonds, fish and fish products, cosmetics, tiles, and food items.
