DAR ES SALAAM, July 1 -- TANZANIA has emerged as one of Africas most active users of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), ranking third in certificates of origin and exporting goods worth 3.95 billion US dollars in 2024, reflecting strong uptake.

The countrys growing participation in the continental trade pact is reflected in the rising issuance of certificates of origin, which enable exporters to access preferential tariffs across African markets.

By June 2025, Tanzania had issued 392 certificates of origin, placing it third in Africa behind South Africa (4,658) and Egypt (2,852), and first in the East African Community (EAC). Kenya ranked fourth with 112 certificates.

Certificates of origin are a key requirement under th...