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Mwanza Charcoal Business Plan

Mwanza Charcoal Supplies will legally purchase, transport, and distribute charcoal in Mwanza City, sourcing from licensed producers to ensure compliance with local regulations. The business aims to provide affordable, high-quality charcoal while promoting sustainable practices, with a goal of achieving a monthly net profit of TZS 200,000–300,000 within the first six months. The startup budget is estimated at approximately TZS 880,000 – 1,000,000, with plans to establish a retail point in a high-traffic area within three months.

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Mwanza Charcoal Business Plan

Mwanza Charcoal Supplies will legally purchase, transport, and distribute charcoal in Mwanza City, sourcing from licensed producers to ensure compliance with local regulations. The business aims to provide affordable, high-quality charcoal while promoting sustainable practices, with a goal of achieving a monthly net profit of TZS 200,000–300,000 within the first six months. The startup budget is estimated at approximately TZS 880,000 – 1,000,000, with plans to establish a retail point in a high-traffic area within three months.

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■ Mwanza Charcoal Supplies (MCS)

One-Page Business Plan: Legal Charcoal Trading in Mwanza

Business Description
Mwanza Charcoal Supplies will engage in the legal purchase, transport, and retail distribution of
charcoal within Mwanza City. The business will source charcoal from licensed producers in nearby
regions such as Shinyanga, Simiyu, and Geita, ensuring compliance with the Tanzania Forest
Services (TFS). The charcoal will be sold in wholesale and retail quantities to households, food
vendors, and local shops.

Mission Statement
To provide affordable, high-quality, and legally sourced charcoal to Mwanza residents while
promoting sustainable and eco-friendly trade practices.

Objectives
1. Establish a fully licensed charcoal retail and wholesale point in Mwanza within 3 months.
2. Generate a monthly net profit of TZS 200,000–300,000 within the first 6 months.
3. Partner with sustainable charcoal producers and promote efficient energy stoves by year end.

Products and Services


- Charcoal (sold in full bags or retail portions).
- Delivery service for bulk buyers (hotels, caterers, households).
- Energy-efficient cooking stoves (Jiko Bora) in later stages.

Target Market
Households in Mwanza City (Pasiansi, Nyamanoro, Igoma, Mabatini); Street food vendors, hotels,
and small restaurants; Small retailers needing consistent supply.

Location
Proposed selling point near Buzuruga or Nyamanoro market, Mwanza City — high traffic area with
strong daily demand.

Legal Requirements
Requirement Responsible Authority Estimated Cost (TZS)
Business License Mwanza City Council 50,000
Charcoal Trade Permit Tanzania Forest Services (TFS) 60,000–100,000
Transport Permit TFS Included in trade permit
BRELA Name Registration (optional) BRELA Online 20,000

Startup Budget (Estimates)


Item Description Cost (TZS)
Initial stock (30 bags @ 20,000) Purchase from producers 600,000
Transport & TFS fees From source to Mwanza 100,000
Business license & permits City Council + TFS 80,000
Storage rent (1 month) Small fenced area 50,000
Packaging & labor Loading/unloading 20,000
Miscellaneous Phone, bookkeeping, etc. 30,000
Total Startup Cost ≈ 880,000 – 1,000,000

Monthly Profit Projection


Description Amount (TZS)
Monthly Sales (120 bags @ 26,000) 3,120,000
Monthly Expenses (Stock, transport, rent, fees) 2,800,000
Net Profit ≈ 300,000 / month

Prepared by:
[Friend’s Name]
Charcoal Business Founder – Mwanza
■ Phone: [Insert Contact]
■ Location: Mwanza City, Tanzania

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