• 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).
  • 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.
  • Is the edible oil production model effective?
  • While the edible oil production model is proven, input availability and the target focus on women and youth requires consideration. Impact Thesis Optimize domestic crop utilization, foster local value addition and advance import substitution. Enabling Environment
  • Which edible oil value chains are most promising?
  • Expanded Edible Oils Industry Methodology 3 Sunflower, palm and cotton value chains were selected from an initial shortlist as the most promising for further research on potential investment opportunities Commercial opportunitySoybean Social impact opportunity
  • What are the risks associated with edible oil production?
  • Impact Risks The limited availability of high yield seeds and local seed multiplication and finance sources may limit the inputs required for edible oil production and hence reduce the expected impact.
  • Who invests in sunflower oil & edible oil processing?
  • In sunflower oil and edible oils processing, there are a number of new domestic investors (Nyarusai, Gilitu, Majinja Logistics, CPB), as well as international investors (PYXUS, KCCL), adding capacity as seed production ramps up.