Over the last 12 years, the LPG market in Tanzania has grown exponentially, recording an average annual growth rate of at least 15%. This growth is expected to accelerate further in the coming years, driven by increased adoption of clean cooking solutions and supportive government initiatives. In 2025, LPG imports reached approximately 268,909 Metric Tons, while domestic consumption stood at about 224,460 Metric Tons, as illustrated in the figure below. A portion of the imported LPG is re-exported or supplied to neighbouring countries, particularly Kenya, Rwanda, Zambia, and the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), making Tanzania the second-largest importer and consumer of LPG in East Africa after Kenya.

However, LPG imports during the 2024/2025 fiscal year declined by approximately 33% compared to the 2023/2024 fiscal year, when imports reached 403,638 Metric Tons. The decline was primarily attributed to reduced transit volumes as some neighbouring countries shifted part of their LPG imports away from the Ports of Dar es Salaam and Tanga to alternative import routes. Despite this reduction in import volumes, Tanzania’s domestic LPG market has continued to demonstrate strong growth in consumption, reflecting increasing local demand and continued progress in the country’s clean cooking transition.