Recently, the Tanzanian government released a report outlining plans to revive the Arusha Tire Factory.
The factory, established in 1969 through a partnership between the local government and the U.S. General Tire Company, was designed with an annual production capacity of 320,000 motorcycle tires. However, due to intense competition from imported Chinese tires, the factory ceased operations in 2007.
The Tanzanian government has stated its intention to find investors with the necessary capital and technology to revive the factory. New investors will be able to lease the factory for 33 years, with an option to sign a renewal agreement.
The goal is to increase the factory's annual production capacity for motorcycle tires to 1 million units. In the future, the government also plans to set up production lines for passenger car tires, bus tires, and both light and heavy truck tires.
Tanzania hopes this initiative will reduce its dependence on tire imports from China, Japan, and India.
Tanzania, located in East Africa, has a hot and dry climate, which places higher demands on tire quality. Many local vehicle owners have complained that imported tires do not perform well in the country's climate, leading to a poor user experience.
