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Gold Price in Tanzania Today
Live 24K gold rate in TZS, per gram. Every purity, every weight.
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At a glance
Tanzania market summary
- Region
- Africa
- ISO code
- TZ · TZA
- Currency
- TZS — Tanzanian Shilling
- Preferred weight
- Gram (g)
Today's Gold Market Summary in Tanzania
Gold prices in Tanzania are calculated from the international XAU/USD spot price and the latest TZS exchange rate. The displayed spot-derived value does not include local dealer premiums, taxes or jewellery making charges.
Recently, Tanzania's average gold price has been TZS 378,009.36 per gram.
What moves this price day to day, and how purity and weight change what you actually get →
Quick Facts
Country
Tanzania
Currency
TZS
Default Unit
Gram
Data Source
xaus.com + gold-api.com
About gold in Tanzania
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. Beyond mining, Tanzania has become a significant regional refining hub: the Mwanza Precious Metals Refinery alone processes up to 450 tonnes of gold annually, capacity equal to nearly half of Africa's total gold production, positioning Tanzania as a processing centre for gold beyond its own mines.
Market notes for Tanzania
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.
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.
Tax and duty notes for Tanzania
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. Authorised mineral dealers pay a royalty on gross mineral value: 6% for gemstones, diamonds and metallic minerals (which includes gold), separate from any VAT treatment.
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
Live prices
By purity · per g
- 24 karat24 Karat (999.9)TZS 369,216.13per g
- 22 karat22 Karat (916.7)TZS 338,494.27per g
- 21 karat21 Karat (875)TZS 323,096.42per g
- 18 karat18 Karat (750)TZS 276,939.79per g
- 14 karat14 Karat (583.3)TZS 215,385.31per g
- 10 karat10 Karat (416.7)TZS 153,867.75per g
Gold Price by Purity
Live prices in TZS.
| Purity | Per g | Per oz t | Per tola | Per kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 karat (999.9) | TZS 369,216.13 | TZS 11,483,905.25 | TZS 4,306,464.47 | TZS 369,216,127.41 |
| 22 karat (916.7) | TZS 338,494.27 | TZS 10,528,348.78 | TZS 3,948,130.79 | TZS 338,494,273.43 |
| 21 karat (875) | TZS 323,096.42 | TZS 10,049,422.04 | TZS 3,768,533.26 | TZS 323,096,421.13 |
| 18 karat (750) | TZS 276,939.79 | TZS 8,613,790.32 | TZS 3,230,171.37 | TZS 276,939,789.54 |
| 14 karat (583.3) | TZS 215,385.31 | TZS 6,699,231.86 | TZS 2,512,211.95 | TZS 215,385,305.65 |
| 10 karat (416.7) | TZS 153,867.75 | TZS 4,785,821.90 | TZS 1,794,683.21 | TZS 153,867,747.07 |
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Estimated value
TZS 369,216.13
TZS 369,216.13 per gram at selected purity
Trend
Last 30 days
Per gram · TZS
- Change
- -1.83%
- Low
- TZS 364,011.17
- High
- TZS 397,603.56
Historical data is presented from the site's retained market samples and daily rollups.
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About the Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Gold in Tanzania is quoted in Tanzanian Shilling (TZS, TSh). Our engine converts the international spot price using the live USD/TZS exchange rate.
- 1 USD in TZS
- 2,642.49
- 1 TZS in USD
- 0.000378
- Decimals
- 0
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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.