Which products are most likely to be a strategic choice in Tanzania?
Source: IHS Markit; FAOSTAT; Dalberg analysis from calculations Focusing on sunflower is a strategic choice that is most likely to have the greatest impact in the edible oils industry in Tanzania; palm and cotton (as well as other value chains) can be pursued once critical barriers have been resolved
What is Tanzania’s edible oil sector?
Tanzania`s edible oil sector stands at Tshs.676.2 billion ($294 million) with players like Bidco Oil and Soap Ltd, Murzah Oil Mills and Alaska Tanzania. The sector is highly in need of investors to fill the supply gap that currently stands at 320,000 tonnes so as to slash the import bill that amounted to Tshs.191.3 billion (83.19 million) in 2018.
Where are oilseeds grown in Tanzania?
Oilseeds are produced in almost all regions in Tanzania. The major crop for edible oil production in Tanzania is the sunflower because it can be grown in most parts of the country as it is drought resistant, less susceptible to diseases and cheaper to cultivate compared to other oilseeds crops.
Which oil is most popular in Tanzania?
sunflower have the strongest global demand of oils with significant production in Tanzania While palm has the highest demand globally, current production dynamics in Tanzania strongly favor sunflower only Land access and significant patient capital required to ramp up production Dependent on seed cotton production trends.