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Iringa Matches & Toothpicks Manufacturing Project

A fast-moving consumer goods manufacturing opportunity leveraging Tanzania’s forestry resources to supply high-demand daily-use products.


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Project Overview

Establishment of a modern manufacturing plant for safety matches and toothpicks targeting domestic, regional, and export markets with strong demand and fast turnover.

Strategic Location

Mufindi – Nyololo & Igowole
16.32 hectares allocated land
Abundant forestry resources
Infrastructure & market access

Product Portfolio

Safety Matches
Toothpicks
BBQ Sticks (Expansion)
Wooden Household Products

Market Opportunity

High import dependency
Government tariff protection
EAC & SADC demand
Daily-use high-volume market

Investment Structure

Joint Venture (JV)
Private Equity Investment
PPP Model
Strategic Manufacturing Partnership

Ownership & Participation

Flexible ownership structure allowing majority or minority equity participation based on capital contribution, technology, and operational involvement.

Investor Participation

Investor defines production scale, technology, and automation level. Participation includes capital investment, plant setup, and operations management.

Exit Strategy

Strategic sale to FMCG companies
Regional expansion exit
Long-term dividend income
Partial equity exit

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