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A Sweet Milestone: Tanzania Exports First Honey Shipment to China

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A Sweet Milestone: Tanzania Exports First Honey Shipment to China

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Tanzania has made a significant leap in its trade relations and agricultural export goals by sending its first honey shipment to China. This shipment, which consists of 10 metric tons of high-quality honey, was acquired by East Africa Commercial and Logistics Centre (EACLC) Ltd, a Chinese company specializing in international trade. The honey was transported through EACLC’s parent company, Weihai Huatan Supply Chain Management Company Ltd.

The consignment departed Dar es Salaam Port and is set to arrive at Weihai Port in 27 days, introducing Chinese consumers to Tanzania’s natural produce. Dr Lisa Wang Xiangyun, Chairperson of EACLC, lauded the honey’s exceptional quality and noted that this venture underscored the stringent standards upheld by the company. She remarked that the successful export highlights the potential of Tanzania’s honey industry to deliver premium products to international markets while fostering economic growth.

Tanzanian Minister for Industry and Trade Selemani Jafo hailed the shipment as evidence of the country’s capacity to harness its vast forest and savanna resources for beekeeping, thereby unlocking global opportunities. Additionally, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian emphasised that the export reflects the strengthening economic and trade partnership between the two nations.

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This achievement follows the debut of Tanzanian honey at the seventh China International Import Expo in Shanghai last month, a strategic event showcasing the nation’s agricultural offerings to the world.