Kioo Limited

Kioo Limited is a Tanzanian glass container manufacturer and a leading producer in East Africa. Based in Dar es Salaam, it specializes in producing glass packaging for various industries, serving both domestic and international markets.

Products and Services

Kioo Limited manufactures a wide variety of glass containers for multiple sectors. Their products include:

• Beverage Containers: Bottles for soft drinks, alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, and liquor), and other drinks. They are a key supplier to major multinational beverage companies in the region.
• Food Jars: Glass jars used for food packaging.
• Other Packaging: Containers for cosmetics and pharmaceutical products.
• Glass Fabrication: They also operate as a glass fabricator, providing building materials and supplies.

The company produces both returnable and single-trip bottles to cater to different customer needs.

Business and Operations

Kioo Limited has a significant presence in the East and Central African market. It has been a long-standing player, with a history dating back to 1963. The company is owned by African Developments Limited, which is an associate of the Madhvani Group, a large business conglomerate with a presence across East Africa, India, and the Middle East.

The company has been actively expanding its production capacity to meet growing regional demand for glass containers. A recent expansion project, supported by a $60 million capital injection from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Standard Bank of South Africa, is aimed at increasing production and boosting exports. This expansion is expected to reduce the region’s reliance on imported glass products and create jobs.