Should oil palm oil be expanded beyond Kigoma Region?
Particular emphasis is on expanding the production zones for oil palm oil beyond Kigoma region, the traditional production area. The 19,641 hectares currently farmed represents just 17.2% of the area suitable for growing oil palm, suggesting significant room for expansion (4).
How much edible oil does Tanzania import a year?
Critical IOA Unit Tanzania imports 320,000 tons of edible oil per year. Tanzania¡¯s annual demand for edible oil stands at 500,000 tons, whereas the country can supply only 180,000 tons, forcing it to import 320,000 tons each year, signaling major opportunities for import substitution (7).
Is Sesame a good crop to grow in Tanzania?
"The market for sesame crop is three times of its production in Tanzania, adding that if the crop will be effectively cultivated it will contribute to large percent of country economy," he said.
Why is edible oil a strategic commodity in Tanzania?
Policy priority: The government of Tanzania has identified edible oil as a strategic commodity for reducing food imports and promoting domestically produced food commodities. The choice of the product is supported by the fact that Tanzania¡¯s large national demand for edible oil requires imports to meet about 60% of demand (5).