Testing the convergence of theory and empirical evidence on the determinants of export performance: lessons from Tanzania

What determines export performance is the main thrust of this study. Using gravity model, a regression analysis is run for the period of thirty years and the result is as anticipated to depict a positive relationship between dependent and the explanatory variable with exception of macro-economic condition and trade fairs. However, while the relationship is positive the level of significance has largely been low an indication that the explanatory variables have not sufficiently influenced the dependent variable. These pillars essential to address the supply side constraints are so embedded and got to be improved in an integrated manner if at all Tanzania is to perform well in the external sector given the potential market access.