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 technology is used in peanut oil production?
The production of peanut oil involves several technologies. It starts with pretreatment technology and peanut pressing technology for high temperature and cold pressing. The oil is then extracted using leaching and separation technology. At the end of the process, the peanut oil production line and the relevant key equipment are discussed. (Section 3.1)
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).
Should SMEs invest in edible oils in Tanzania?
In particular, the team found that large Tanzanian companies are well positioned to make this investment; investors can source raw materials from local SMEs, which would experience higher productivity from rising demand. In late 2017, the USAID team designed a three-phase feasibility study for the edible oils sector.
