edible oil processing machine higher efficiency in tanzania

   
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Are edible oils a key to the success of Tanzania's agriculture sector?

November 2017 2 Context: The study is informed by the Government of Tanzania¡¯s commitment to industrialize the economy, as framed in the latest Five-Year Development Plan, and the identification of the edible oils value chain as key to the success of the agriculture sector Three edible oils studies are being conducted in parallel.

What is the demand gap for edible oil in TZ?

Despite strong growth in sunflower seed production, the level of edible oil processing in TZ is low compared to prevailing demand (est. at 300,000 ¨C 400,000 tons a year). Much of the demand gap is currently met by imported edible oil (60% across all edible oils, 55-70% for sunflower oil) (Salisali, 2017).

Does edible oil production increase domestically produced edible oils?

By disaggregating the edible oil sub-sector from the agricultural sector and other sectors, it is possible to evaluate its multiplier effects on Tanzania¡¯s economy following production increases. The study considers the hypothesis that an increase in edible oil production could improve domestically produced edible oils and reduce imports.

Why should we invest in local processing for edible oil?

This presents an opportunity for investment in local processing for edible oil. The current production capacity is only 36% of total edible oil demand (6, 7). Key bottlenecks introduction: The most common weakness for the majority of agriculture commodities in Tanzania is the slow pace of productivity increase.