Updated 25 October 2026
Ophthalmic distributors in Tanzania: 5 independent, 18 licensed firms
Tanzania has 5 independent distributors in the Index so far.
This page covers ophthalmic equipment, intraocular lens and contact lens distributors in Tanzania: the Index groups intraocular lenses, diagnostic and surgical eye equipment, contact lenses and vision care in one segment.
Listed
Independent distributors in the Index here, ranked by the lines each distributor carries, then registrations, then size.
- 114 lines26 registrationsSize score 57 of 100
- 22 lines2 registrationsSize score 30 of 100
- 32 lines2 registrationsSize score 30 of 100
- 41 line1 registrationSize score 24 of 100
- 510 lines12 registrationsSize score 49 of 100
Include manufacturers, their own sales entities and regulatory representatives (13)
Manufacturers, companies that are a manufacturer's own import or sales arm, and regulatory representatives (authorised representatives, sponsors or registration holders with no import or distribution role). They are registered here but are not independent distributors.
- 1EYE EMPORIUM LIMITEDDar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam5 lines6 registrationsSize score 41 of 100
- 2DIAMOND OPTICALS LIMITEDDar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam4 lines8 registrationsSize score 42 of 100
- 34 lines5 registrationsSize score 36 of 100
- 42 lines2 registrationsSize score 27 of 100
- 5CRISTALVUE LIMITEDDar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam1 line2 registrationsSize score 27 of 100
- 6MAJESTIC SMART OPTICAL LIMITEDDodoma, Dodoma1 line1 registrationSize score 21 of 100
- 7MAYCARE MEDICAL SUPPLIES LIMITEDDar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam0 lines2 registrationsSize score 24 of 100
- 82 lines3 registrationsSize score 27 of 100
- 91 line1 registrationSize score 21 of 100
- 101 line1 registrationSize score 21 of 100
- 111 line1 registrationSize score 21 of 100
- 1214 lines17 registrationsSize score 48 of 100
- 132 lines5 registrationsSize score 34 of 100
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Ophthalmic covers intraocular lenses, diagnostic and surgical equipment, contact lenses and vision care. Buyers are eye hospitals, day surgery centres and optical retail, each with its own distributors. Intraocular lenses are a tender-driven, high-volume line in most public systems.
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 18 establishments in Tanzania whose registry records include ophthalmic: 5 independent distributors (a channel role such as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative, and no manufacturing of their own), 8 manufacturers' own import or sales entities, 5 regulatory representatives, and 0 manufacturers or exporters, out of 717 medical device establishments in Tanzania overall. The records come from TMDA Tanzania, last seen on 25 October 2026.
Entry decision: ophthalmic in Tanzania
CE marked: build the case, rank 79 of 124. FDA cleared: build the case, rank 58 of 124. Show the full entry analysis
For a typical maker, from public data and the free Market Finder. Your own clearance, device class and current markets change the answer. The verdicts, best first: go now (route, channel and market size all work), go next (open, with one thing to solve first), build the case (two things to solve, or a full local registration in a large market), not now (blocked for this maker today).
CE marked, shipping from the EU
Build the case two things to solve first, or a full local registration in a large market
Rank 79 of 124 markets for this maker.
Held back: registration route not verified; sales channel not classified; a small market for this segment: no health spending figure; ranked lower for thin data.
Low confidence: registration route not verified; sales channel classed from general practice, not a citation; ranked lower for thin data.
FDA cleared, shipping from the US
Build the case two things to solve first, or a full local registration in a large market
Rank 58 of 124 markets for this maker.
Held back: registration route not verified; sales channel not classified; a small market for this segment: no health spending figure; ranked lower for thin data.
Low confidence: registration route not verified; sales channel classed from general practice, not a citation; ranked lower for thin data.
Registration route
With CE marking: Registration route not verified. Low confidence.
With FDA clearance: Registration route not verified. Low confidence.
Whether a local holder is needed is not verified yet. Who holds the registration
No public source confirms this route yet.
Timeline and fees are not shown: no official source we cite gives them for this market yet. Confirm with a regulatory specialist before you plan a launch date.
Sales channel
Not classified: Sales channel not classified.
Classed from general practice, not a citation. Low confidence.
Independent distributors in the Index: 5 for ophthalmic, 282 in Tanzania overall.
Makers registered here: 8 makers' own import or sales entities and 0 manufacturers.
Landed cost
Landed cost: no figure for this market yet, confirm with a customs broker.
Landed cost: no figure for this market yet, confirm with a customs broker.
Tariff basket: ophthalmic. Cash is collected at clearance. Real cost is what stays after a registered distributor recovers VAT and charges.
Next step
The finder ranks every market for your own device, clearance and current markets. The CSV lists 717 establishments, the 282 independent distributors first. Company records only.
By role
| Role | Establishments | Share | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Importer | 7 | 39% | Named as importer: TMDA Tanzania. |
| Wholesaler | 7 | 39% | Licensed as a wholesale dealer: TMDA Tanzania. |
| Authorised representative | 18 | 100% | Represents a foreign manufacturer towards the regulator: TMDA Tanzania. |
| Registration holder | 16 | 89% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name: TMDA Tanzania. |
| Manufacturer | 2 | 11% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market: TMDA Tanzania. |
An establishment can hold several roles, so the shares add to more than 100%.
Who holds the registration in Tanzania
Who holds the registration varies by market and often sits with the local importer. Check the national rule before signing a distributor.
Who should hold the registration, and how a transfer works
This is the general rule, not legal advice. The registration clause in the first distributor contract decides who controls the market later. The Next 10 Markets report covers who holds the registration in each of your ten markets.
Next steps
Questions about ophthalmic distributors in Tanzania
How many ophthalmic distributors are licensed in Tanzania?
The Index counts 18 establishments in Tanzania with ophthalmic in their registry record, of which 5 are independent distributors (a channel role and no manufacturing of their own). The number comes from TMDA Tanzania and was last refreshed on 25 October 2026.
Who distributes intraocular lenses in Tanzania?
The Index counts intraocular lenses with the other ophthalmic devices, so it does not list them separately. The highest ranked independent ophthalmic distributors in Tanzania on this page are ETO (TANZANIA) LIMITED, SMACCO FLO (T) LIMITED and TIAM LIMITED. Open a profile to see the makers each one represents.
Who can hold an ophthalmic device registration in Tanzania?
Who holds the registration varies by market and often sits with the local importer. Check the national rule before signing a distributor.
How do I find an ophthalmic distributor in Tanzania?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and Tanzania to see the names, free, no sign-up. For a ranked shortlist for your device, see the Next 10 Markets report.
What does the Distributor Index count as an ophthalmic distributor in Tanzania?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in Tanzania and whose linked device listings fall in the ophthalmic segment, in any of the roles importer, distributor, wholesaler, authorised representative, registration holder, manufacturer or exporter. Each company is counted once.
Other segments in Tanzania
Ophthalmic distributors in every market
Sources
- Tanzania TMDA registered and notified medical devices and licensed device premises: 18 establishments, last seen 25 October 2026. Public register.
Index build 25 October 2026. Each establishment is counted once per country after resolving names across sources. Company records only, as the registries publish them.
Registry data. Bastion Hale does not vouch for any establishment.