Why is the demand for sunflower oil increasing in Tanzania?
Widespread adoption of improved seed is one important driver of increased production of sunflower oil in Tanzania, already one of the largest producers of the crop in Africa. And with sunflower processors investing in more than 50,000 metric tons of processing capacity, demand for sunflower from farmers is increasing. Setting up for change at scale
Does Tanzania produce sunflower oil?
According to national statistics, sunflower oil production in Tanzania has been increasing, along the past years with active national market demand for sunflower edible oil and its by-products ( United Republic of Tanzania, 2016 ).
Will Tanzania reduce its reliance on imported vegetable oil?
The changes also mean that Tanzania, which currently imports about 60 percent of its cooking oil requirements at a cost of approximately $250 million USD per year, could reduce or eliminate its reliance on imported vegetable oil ¡ª a key food staple in the country. A bold investment vision for a brighter future
How much oil is produced in Tanzania?
In Tanzania, sunflower corresponds to 36% of national oilseed production, accounting for production of 350,000 tons of seeds in 2008, resulting in about 90,000 tons of edible oil (RDLC, 2008).