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
What is seed production & certification in Tanzania?
Seed production and certification in Tanzania is governed by the Seed Production Act 2003, amended in 2007, and administered by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, and Cooperatives. There are currently 20 registered entities in Tanzania whose work is being monitored by TOSCI (Tanzania Official Seed Multiplication Institute).
What is the demand for vegetable oil in Tanzania?
Demand for vegetable oil is at least growing with the rate of population growth. The production of oilseeds in Tanzania mainly focuses on ground nuts (40%), sunflower (36%), sesame (15%), cotton (8%), and palm oil (1%).
Does Tanzania have a potential in the sunflower oil sector?
Tanzania has great potential in the sunflower oil seeds sector, which can be scaled-up as one of its key sectors for industrial development.