Annual Production Capacity of 25,000 Tonnes of Explosives by Solar Intracom Chemicals
Latest Tanzania manufacturing news · Annual Production Capacity of 25,000 Tonnes of Explosiv… explained · updated Aug 21, 2026 · breaking news · latest updates · explained
TLDR
- Kisarawe District in Coast Region has established itself as a hub for explosives production with the opening of two factories: Ideal Detonators Tanzania Limited and Solar Intracom Chemicals Limited.
- Solar Intracom Chemicals has an annual production capacity of 25,000 tonnes of explosives and 15,000 explosive units.
- Ideal Detonators is expected to produce 84,000 tonnes of explosives annually, making it one of the largest factories in East Africa.
- Tanzania's annual demand for explosives is estimated at 79,548.22 tonnes and 29,663.17 explosive units, highlighting the need for domestic production.
- Deputy Minister for Minerals Dr. Steven Kiruswa emphasized the importance of local production to reduce reliance on imports and improve availability for mining operations.