Tanzania leads production in Eastern Africa, with an average annual production of 50,000 tons (INC, 2020). Tanzania’s cashew nut industry has a comparative advantage in the international market due to a combination of seasonality and price. The country produces cashew nut at times when major producers are off-season.
How can Tanzania expand the edible oil industry?
Low smallholder participation in oil Source: Icons from Noun Project 4 In order to expand the edible oils industry, Tanzania should focus first on the sunflower value chain, as it is best positioned to serve strong demand given current production dynamics Source: IHS Markit; FAOSTAT; Dalberg analysis from calculations
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.
What is the value chain demand outlook for Tanzania?
Value chain Demand outlook Investment needed for value chain growth External support needed for value chain growth ? Consumption is driven by perceived health benefits and price of crude near production regions ? As the regional leader in production, Tanzania could also supply crude and refined oil to regional markets