In markets like Tanzania, trust is not built on promises. It is earned through investments that continue to deliver tangible results years later.
At the turn of June and July, Agata Sondej, Head of Export Department at Unia Grains, visited Tanzania to strengthen the company's long-term partnerships and explore new business opportunities in East Africa.
Her participation in the Tanzania & Zanzibar Investment Roadshow, the Poland–Tanzania Business & Investment Forum 2026, and the Saba Saba International Trade Fair provided an opportunity to discuss Tanzania's and Zanzibar's investment potential, the development of Polish–Tanzanian economic cooperation, and the future of the agri-food sector across East Africa. Equally important were meetings with long-standing partners with whom Unia Grains has been delivering projects in the region for years.
One of the key highlights of the visit was a meeting with representatives of the National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA), one of the company's long-term partners. It was for NFRA that Unia Grains—then operating as Unia Araj Realizacje—designed and delivered modern grain drying and storage infrastructure in Babati, Mpanda, and Sumbawanga.
The project has had a significant impact on Tanzania's national grain storage system. The three state-of-the-art facilities added 75,500 tonnes of storage capacity, increasing the country's total grain storage capacity from 280,000 to 340,000 tonnes. The implemented solutions also reduced post-harvest losses by nearly 40%, making a tangible contribution to the country's food security.
The project covered the entire investment process—from concept development and engineering design to manufacturing, transportation, installation, commissioning, and training of local operating teams. Each facility was equipped with modern grain silos, dryers, cleaning systems, and grain handling equipment specifically designed to perform efficiently under Tanzania's demanding climatic conditions.
Returning to Tanzania also provided an opportunity to see the long-term results of the investment and discuss future cooperation. Projects like these build lasting partnerships and create a solid foundation for new business opportunities.
"Our presence in Tanzania was a natural continuation of the long-term relation
ships we have built with partners on projects that make a real contribution to local agriculture and food security. Today's discussions confirm that successfully delivered investments remain the strongest recommendation for future projects," says Agata Sondej, Head of Export Department at Unia Grains.
The experience gained through the implementation of strategic infrastructure projects in Tanzania continues to support Unia Grains' expansion across East Africa and reinforces the company's expertise in delivering comprehensive grain drying and storage solutions for the agri-food sector.
