Abstract:
This paper analyses trade relations between Tanzania and the European Union (EU) 28 Member
States. The paper’s objectives were to analyse trade integration between Tanzania and the
EU, make a comparative analysis of Tanzania’s regional exports concentration, and presents
recommendations for future trade arrangements. The paper used descriptive research design.
Export Intensity of Production Index (EIPI) and Regional Export Concentration Index (RECI) were
trade indicators used for data analysis. The paper employed secondary data from the Tanzania
Economic Surveys published by MOFEC, and the UNCTAD Handbook of Statistics. The findings
revealed that Tanzania is a trade dependence country and in terms of regional diversification of
exports it depends on the EU market. Also, Tanzania and EU are not integrated together but rather
working together. The paper recommends that, the domestic supply side constraints should be well
addressed to diversify its exports base. This will effectively utilize trade preferences provided to
integrate the country in global economy.
