AreaUnited Republic of Tanzania

Commodity GroupGrains

CommodityMaize

Date27/06/2022

Policy CategoryTrade

Policy InstrumentExport policy

DescriptionIncreased the cost of acquiring export permits from TZS 27 000 to TZS 52 000 (from USD 11.57 to USD 22.3) per truck. The measure will increase commodity prices, especially maize, in neighbouring countries, such as Kenya.