Tanzania sees surplus in construction materials, eyes lagging sectors

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania has surpassed national demand in the production of key construction materials, such as cement, tiles, and iron sheets, while now pushing to improve output in lagging sectors like sugar, fertiliser and cashew nut processing.

This was revealed on May 14, 2025, when the minister for Industry and Trade, Dr Selemani Jafo, tabled a budget request of Sh135.8 billion for the 2025/26 financial year—a Sh25 billion increase from last year’s Sh110.8 billion allocation.