Mohammed Enterprises Tanzania Ltd (METL)
ManufacturerUnclaimedTanzania's largest diversified industrial conglomerate with food, textile, and agro-processing operations.
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About
Mohammed Enterprises Tanzania Ltd (METL) is one of East Africa's largest private industrial conglomerates, operating sugar refining, edible oil processing, textile manufacturing, sisal processing, cashew processing, flour milling, and beverages businesses across Tanzania and the region. The group's Sunflower and AZAM-branded edible oil, sugar, pasta, biscuits, and beverages dominate mass-market retail in Tanzania, while its textile operations produce cotton yarns, fabrics, and garments. METL employs over 30,000 people across its operations and is the largest contributor to Tanzania's industrial output by revenue.
- Primary markets
- 🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇺🇬 Uganda 🇿🇲 Zambia 🇲🇿 Mozambique 🇲🇼 Malawi
- Certifications (declared)
- ISO 9001, Quality ManagementISO 22000, Food SafetyHACCP