How can we unlock the potential of the Tanzanian sunflower sector?
To unlock the potential of the Tanzanian sunflower sector, transformations throughout the value chain are required.
Is sunflower oil produced in Tanzania?
Tanzania is the source of significant quantities of sunflower oil exports, with Mount Meru and Chinese Sunshine being the only firms involved. However, sunflower oil producers in Tanzania primarily focus on the domestic market. Tanzanian consumers are accustomed to the taste and appearance of cloudier, less refined vegetable oils.
What is the sunflower production in Tanzania?
Sunflower production in Tanzania is dominated by Tanzanian SMEs, who are smallholder farmers with little access to finance and small cash reserves. This makes them highly vulnerable to crop failures and other financial shocks.
Can smallholder farmers grow sunflowers in Tanzania?
In addition, given that there are 1 million smallholder farmers in Tanzania who grow sunflowers, this segment can plug into existing in-country capabilities and infrastructure attractiveness. The team analyzed each opportunity by looking at the predicted revenues, costs, investment required and level of interest from investors.