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Starting as a trading house in the 1940s, Sumaria Group has evolved into one of East Africa's leading family-owned conglomerates operating across Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Mozambique. Through our subsidiaries, we have built market-leading positions in plastics and packaging, pharmaceuticals, FMCG, real estate, agribusiness, logistics, green energy, and financial services.
We partner with those who share our belief in applying innovation, professional management, and entrepreneurial energy to improve everyday life across Africa. As active participants in the communities where we operate, we've been here for generations and will be here for generations to come."
Eight decades building industries across Africa
Diversified companies spanning multiple strategic sectors
Strategic presence across East
& Southern Africa
Extensive greenfield developments and strategic acquisitions.
Our portfolio spans from manufacturing household essentials like Simtank water tanks and Foma detergents to operating the largest pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in East Africa and developing cutting-edge warehousing solutions through Baobab Warehousing.
Plastics & Packaging
Pharmaceuticals
Logistics
Real Estate
Fast Moving Consumer Good
Agrobusiness
New Business Development
1979
PLASTICS & PACKAGING
Greenfield plastics company started in Kenya (Sumaria Industries Ltd). Has been built into a leading manufacturer of thinwall containers and pens, preferred supplier to Unilever and Bidco
1966
PLASTICS & PACKAGING
Transition to manufacturing with our first Greenfield, Tanzania Plastic Industries, making household plastic goods, furniture and rubber footwear
1957
Opened trading business in Tanzania.
1975
PLASTICS & PACKAGING
Acquired a plastic pipe company, Simba Plastics in Tanzania. Subsequent brownfield expansions into injection and moulding, and film extrusion. Currently the largest plastics company in Tanzania.
1980
LOGISTICS TRANSPORTATION, WAREHOUSING
Acquired 60% market share of Jashbhai P Patel, one of the largest clearing and forwarding agents in Tanzania.
1940
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1983
PLASTICS & PACKAGING
Acquired SIL Pack, a distressed cardboard packaging business in Kenya. Turned around and exited within 2 years.
1984
REAL ESTATE
Started a property development business in Nairobi, Kwifra Investments, which constructed and sold 30 units of mid-high quality housing in Nairobi.
1940s
Opened trading business in Kenya.
1984
PHARMACEUTICALS
Moved into pharmaceuticals with the acquisition of Shelys Pharmaceuticals. Has been built into the largest pharma business in Tanzania.
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From manufacturing to logistics, our subsidiary companies are market leaders driving innovation and growth across East Africa. Each business leverages decades of expertise while maintaining our commitment to quality, integrity, and community development.
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For over 80+ years, we've turned challenges into opportunities and visions into market-leading realities across East Africa.
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Address
Sumaria Group Headquarters
3rd Floor, Selous House
Oysterbay Office Complex 368
Msasani Road, Dar es Salaam Tanzania
Telephone
+ 255 22 2165100
Email address
Fax
+ 255 22 2165165
Building great companies across East and Southern Africa through innovation, integrity, and entrepreneurial excellence. Where trust meets transformation.
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