Gold Market Report
Tanzania Gold Market Report
Independently researched coverage of the Tanzania gold market, last verified Sep 1, 2026. 24K gold is currently TZS 368,655.49 per gram.
See the live gold price page for Tanzania →Research coverage
4 of 4 research sections published for Tanzania.
- About this market
- Market notes
- Buying guide
- Tax & duty notes
Gold Price by Purity
Live prices in TZS.
| Purity | Per g | Per oz t | Per tola | Per kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 karat (999.9) | TZS 368,655.49 | TZS 11,466,467.62 | TZS 4,299,925.36 | TZS 368,655,494.49 |
| 22 karat (916.7) | TZS 337,980.29 | TZS 10,512,362.10 | TZS 3,942,135.79 | TZS 337,980,289.83 |
| 21 karat (875) | TZS 322,605.82 | TZS 10,034,162.58 | TZS 3,762,810.97 | TZS 322,605,818.26 |
| 18 karat (750) | TZS 276,519.27 | TZS 8,600,710.79 | TZS 3,225,266.54 | TZS 276,519,272.79 |
| 14 karat (583.3) | TZS 215,058.26 | TZS 6,689,059.47 | TZS 2,508,397.30 | TZS 215,058,255.76 |
| 10 karat (416.7) | TZS 153,634.11 | TZS 4,778,554.91 | TZS 1,791,958.09 | TZS 153,634,107.96 |
Trend
Last 3 months
Per gram · TZS
- Change
- +6.47%
- Low
- TZS 342,669.69
- High
- TZS 397,603.56
Historical data is presented from the site's retained market samples and daily rollups.
View full history →About the Tanzania gold market
All gold exported from Tanzania must first pass assay by the Tanzania Minerals Audit Agency (TMAA), a government body that verifies purity and weight before an export permit is granted — Tanzanian gold typically reaches 99.9% (24K) purity after this process.
Read the full section on the live price page →Market notes
Tanzania zero-rates VAT on domestic gold supplies, and the 2026 budget formally recognised VAT exemptions already granted under cabinet-approved mining Framework Agreements -- part of a broader shift toward rewarding long-term investment in the sector over raw-material exports.
Read the full section on the live price page →Buying gold in Tanzania
Tanzania's zero-rated domestic gold VAT is a genuine structural advantage for buyers, though it applies to domestic gold supply rather than necessarily every retail jewellery transaction -- confirm the specific tax treatment with a Tanzanian dealer for a jewellery purchase specifically.
Read the full section on the live price page →Tax & duty notes
VAT is zero-rated on domestic gold supplies in Tanzania, with the 2026 budget formally codifying VAT exemptions already granted to mining companies under cabinet-approved Framework Agreements.
Read the full section on the live price page →Sources
What the Tanzania research is based on
Each claim below traces to a specific, checkable source rather than a general reference.
- African Mining Market — Tanzania Budget 2026 reshapes extractive sector fiscal framework
Supports: Zero-rated VAT on domestic gold supplies and the 2026 budget's Framework Agreement VAT exemption codification
Checked Sep 1, 2026
- Lexology — At a glance: mining duties, royalties and taxes in Tanzania
Supports: 6% royalty rate on gemstones, diamonds and metallic minerals
Checked Sep 1, 2026
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Methodology
How we calculate the price
- We fetch the international spot gold price (XAU/USD) live from xaus.com + gold-api.com, with automatic failover between providers.
- The spot rate is converted into the local currency using live exchange rates from exchangerate-api.com, then scaled by purity (24K, 22K, 18K…) and by weight (gram, tola, ounce, kilogram, baht).
- The result is the pure spot value. Retail counters may add dealer premium, tax and making charges — the number here is the underlying benchmark.