Oil seeds: Tanzania still imports a lot of edible oil. Processing of oilseeds locally is now on the rise, therefore there is potential in supplying oil pressing and processing equipment. Common oil seeds produced in the country include sunflower, sesame, groundnuts, palm oils, etc.
Which countries export corn to Tanzania?
This is believed to have increased border delays and the cost of cross-border trade with Tanzania’s largest export markets for corn. Neighboring markets include Zambia, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
What kind of oil is produced in Tanzania?
Common oil seeds produced in the country include sunflower, sesame, groundnuts, palm oils, etc. Textile and apparel: Tanzania produce abundant cotton but only 20 percent is locally processed.
What percentage of Tanzania’s corn is harvested?
The Southern Highlands Zone and Lake Zone occupy approximately 26 percent and 25 percent, respectively, of Tanzania’s corn harvesting area. These are followed by Eastern (13 percent), Northern (12 percent), Western (10 percent), Southern (8 percent), and Central (6 percent) zones.