Although growing conditions are often good for corn, the yields are low, averaging about 1.3 metric tons per hectare. Approximately half of all corn produced in Tanzania comes from the Southern Highlands. Small-scale farmers contribute over 80 percent of Tanzania’s total production.
Which companies dominate the wheat milling industry in Tanzania?
Two companies based in Dar es Salaam dominate the wheat milling industry-controlling most of the Tanzania market. Because wheat consumption is highest in urban areas, population growth in major cities like Dar es Salaam, Mwanza and Arusha is expected to boost demand for wheat products, especially pasta, biscuits, and breakfast cereals.
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).
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).