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“Investments from India would add value to our operations”

"Involved in buying raw cotton from the country and exporting ginned cotton to countries like India, Bangladesh, China and Indonesia, Tanzania Cotton Association has so far produced 600,000 bales of ginned cotton. The association has now set its sights on the Indian market. Boaz Ogola, General Secretary of the association elaborates on its operations and future plans."

 

Investments from India would add value to our operations

This year, Tanzania Cotton Association (TCA) produced 600,000 bales of ginned cotton. This group of 45 cotton stakeholders is involved in buying cotton, cleaning it and exporting this ginned cotton to the above mentioned countries through its agents. “Our main job involves cotton ginning,” says Boaz Ogola, General Secretary.  “For this, we form a public-private partnership with our government and the private sector,” he adds.

TCA also works with research centers, and import and export agencies.  “Around 75 per cent of the cotton produced by us is exported.  The rest is consumed by the domestic industry,” expounds Ogola further. 

The textile industry of Tanzania covers the spinning, knitting, weaving and fabrics segments. The country grows most of its cotton organically.  Since this cotton is handpicked, it is not contaminated. “About 60 percent of this cotton is roller ginned which helps us to maintain its fiber length and strength,” adds Ogola.  

TCA also adheres to strict working conditions. Its ginning facilities are free of forced and child labor.  “Our companies have been certified by Cotton Made in Africa, and we now aim for the Best Cotton Initiative (BCI) certificate,” notes Ogola.  

The organic cotton produced by TCA is also exported to countries like Switzerland and Turkey. The country now sets its sights on the Indian market. “Investments from India would add value to our operations. We can create new jobs and offer better prices to our farmers,” avers Ogola. 

Though Tanzania’s official currency is the shilling, TCA uses the dollar for its exports. “We have a politically stable environment which helps us to move towards an industrialised economy. It also helps our government to attract investments from the global textile leaders,” alludes Ogola. 

 

 
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