Recently, the 50th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair （commonly known as SABASABA） was held in Tanzania. In addition to the regular product exhibition, this year's edition featured special activities such as country-themed days, fostering a rich atmosphere of industry exchange. Distinguished Chinese and international guests, including H.E. Chen Mingjian, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the United Republic of Tanzania; Hon. Dennis Lazaro Londo, Deputy Minister for Industry and Trade of Tanzania; and H.E. Dr. Suleiman Haji Suleiman, Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania to the People's Republic of China, visited the fair and participated in related events.
▲Group photo of H.E. Chen Mingjian, Ambassador of China to Tanzania, and other distinguished guests with the Zoomlion team
SABASABA is the largest and most far-reaching comprehensive industry event in East Africa. Zoomlion showcased its products across earthmoving machinery, construction cranes, concrete machinery, aerial work platforms, and agricultural machinery. Leveraging customized product solutions tailored to local market demands, the company attracted extensive inquiries and negotiations from numerous business visitors, with on-site contracts secured one after another, generating enthusiastic market responses.
At this fair, Zoomlion's exhibited products were fully adapted to local construction and mining conditions in East Africa, with several flagship models specifically addressing on-site operational challenges. Taking earthmoving machinery as an example, in response to the harsh operating environment of local open-pit mines, which are characterized by prolonged high temperatures and high dust levels, Zoomlion introduced the exclusive gold-mining customized model ZE385GPro excavator. This product is specifically engineered for rigorous mining conditions. It is equipped with a customized high-torque direct-injection engine, which is more adaptable to African fuel quality than electronic injection models, and paired with a large-displacement pump valve and a high-capacity rock bucket, delivering industry-leading excavation efficiency. Standard features include an oil-bath air filter for extended maintenance intervals in high-dust environments, independently operating water and intercooler radiators to effortlessly handle 50°C ambient temperatures, a dedicated heavy-duty large-gauge undercarriage, reinforced working equipment, a strengthened swing system, standard widened tracks, and an inverted bucket cylinder, all designed to withstand the demanding conditions of gold mining operations.
Relying on precise localized product R&D and one-stop solutions, Zoomlion continues to refine its presence in the local market. With its strong product strength, the company has earned the recognition of African customers, and its robust sales momentum in overseas markets has been steadily sustained. As one of China's foremost exporters of construction machinery and agricultural machinery to Africa, Zoomlion is actively leveraging China-Africa cooperation platforms to expand into the African market. The company has established subsidiaries and parts centers in South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, Algeria, and other locations, with its business now covering over 80% of Africa's territory.
