Gaini Company Limited (GCL) is widely recognized as a leading supplier of building materials and hardware in Tanzania’s Lake Zone region, operating through branches in Mwanza, Dodoma, and Dar es Salaam. The company is actively expanding its footprint, with plans to extend into the Southern Highlands (Mbeya) and Northern Zone (Arusha).
GCL provides a broad selection of construction essentials—such as cement, steel bars, roofing sheets, gypsum boards, PVC pipes, and water tanks—catering to contractors, builders, and homeowners across the country.
Built on pillars of quality, innovation, and customer-centric service, GCL emphasizes timely delivery, professional support, and adherence to international standards, making it a trusted partner in Tanzania’s infrastructure and development efforts
Beyond its core distribution business, Gaini Company Limited plays a significant role in trade, engaging in both import and export activities. In the fiscal year 2023–2024, the company conducted approximately 129 import shipments valued at roughly USD 16.2 million, sourcing mainly from Kenya, Uganda, and Japan.
During the same period, GCL exported 17 shipments worth around USD 45,000, mainly to markets in the Democratic Republic of Congo and domestically within Tanzania. This dual capability highlights Gaini’s growing impact in regional trade and its ambitions to serve both domestic and neighboring markets more robustly.
