Dar es Salaam. Imported dairy products are gradually losing their dominance on supermarket shelves in Tanzania as local processors expand production, supported by government policy reforms and investment in modern processing technology.
The shift has created new opportunities for dairy farmers and processors. Official figures show milk production has increased by 40 percent over the past six years, although the industry continues to face low productivity, unreliable markets and inadequate milk collection systems.
According to figures presented in Parliament in May 2026 by the Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Dr Bashiru Ally, national milk production rose from three billion litres in the 2019/20 financial year to 4.2 billion litres in 2025/26.
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