​  Trade Procedures

CTI stands for the Confederation of Tanzania Industries. It is an independent, self-financed, legally constituted organisation that serves its members by speaking out on their behalf and generally representing their interests. The main aim of CTI is to ensure that there is a conducive legal, financial and economic environment within which industry can operate effectively, prosper and contribute to national wealth and development

Membership of CTI is corporate and not individuals. It is open to registered companies operating in Tanzania. CTI represents all members from the manufacturing sector and has associate members from industries' supporting sectors such as Banks, Hotels, insurance etc.

To access CTI's Membership Directory please click here

Becoming a member at CTI can give you access to all our services. Membership of CTI is corporate and not individuals. It is open to registered companies operating in Tanzania. You can apply online through our portal and submit the application form to the Secretariat along with a copy of Certificate of Incorporation. 

The Confederation of Tanzania Industries (CTI) provides a wide range of services to its members, including: 

1. Representing the interests of its members to the Government of Tanzania on policy and legislative reforms related to industries in Tanzania.
2. Provision of PVoC exemption to our members
3. Participating in organizations and events such as international trade fairs, exhibitions, symposia and other fora, in order to lobby for and advance the interests of local industries.
4. Providing technical assistance and advisory services to industrialists and member companies.
5. Undertaking trade missions to explore new markets and promote Tanzania’s products and services abroad.
6. Organizing training courses and seminars for its members to build capacity and deepen their knowledge of industries related activities such as finance, human resource management, marketing, etc. 
7. Promoting partnerships and collaborations between local and foreign investors and providing access to global networks of industrial production and business development.

The President’s Manufacturer of the Year Awards (PMAYA) competition is an annual event that is organized by the Confederation of Tanzania Industries (CTI) to award outstanding industries of the preceding year. 

These awards were first presented in 2005 and have taken place in each year ever since. The Awards aim to recognize and appreciate the industrial sector’s important role in Tanzania’s economic development process. 

For the past 17 consecutive years (since 2005), CTI has been staging this most prestigious members’ event covering all sectors of the economy. The winners of the competition are awarded during the Confederation’s Annual Business 

Dinner/Luncheon which is normally graced by the President of the United Republic of Tanzania who is also the Patron of CTI.
You can enter CTI's President's Manufacturer of the Year Awards (PMAYA) through the CTI website. Once you have accessed the website, click on the "PMAYA" tab and you will find information on how to enter the award.