🇹🇿 Foreign ownership of Tanzanian brands
23.5% of the 17 Tanzanian brands with a controlling owner (4) are owned by a company headquartered outside Tanzania, most often in Bahrain, Kenya and South Africa. That ranks 32 of 94 countries analysed.
Which countries own them
| Owner headquartered in | Brands | Share of foreign-owned | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | 2 | 50% | |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | 1 | 25% | |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | 1 | 25% |
Largest foreign owners
| Owner | Headquarters | Tanzanian brands owned |
|---|---|---|
| Gulf Hotels Group | 🇧🇭 Bahrain | 2 |
| EABL | 🇰🇪 Kenya | 1 |
| Vodacom | 🇿🇦 South Africa | 1 |
Where foreign ownership is highest
Top-level categories with at least 5 Tanzanian brands that have a controlling owner.
| Category | Brands | Foreign-owned | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverages | 5 | 1 | 20% |
Examples
- Jahazi Restaurant owned by Gulf Hotels Group
- Mawimbi Restaurant owned by Gulf Hotels Group
- Serengeti owned by EABL
- Vodacom Tanzania owned by Vodacom
How this is computed
Of 17 Tanzanian brands recorded, 17 have a current controlling owner (outright or a stake of 50% or more, followed up to the ultimate parent). The other 0 are licensed, part-owned or lack a current owner and are left out. A brand is foreign-owned when that ultimate parent is headquartered in a different country from the brand's origin. Data as of . Method and ranking for all countries.
Coverage caveat. The brands tracked skew towards those held by large filing companies, so this overstates foreign ownership relative to every brand in the country; with this few brands, one acquisition moves the share noticeably. See also the Tanzania country page.