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  • Is it legal to consume sunflower oil in Tanzania?
  • Sunflower oil intended for human consumption in Tanzania is required by law to be double refined (refined edible oil). However, the law is not consistently enforced across all edible oils, leading to market distortions.
  • Where does Tanzanian sunflower oil come from?
  • We source Tanzania sunflower oil from all parts of the country where the crop sustains under diverse weather conditions. Our sources from Singida keep about 0.5 hectares of land which they cultivate under farmyard manure. We only deal with farmers who use chemical sprays sparingly to reduce residual levels.
  • Can sunflower production be expanded in Tanzania?
  • The United Republic of Tanzania has the potential to expand sunflower production considering the suitability of sunflower as a rotation crop at the end of the planting cycle. Expanded agribusiness services can enable higher production volumes.
  • How many sunflower oil exporters are there in Tanzania?
  • As per the Volza's Tanzania Sunflower oil Exporters & Suppliers directory, there are 35 active Sunflower oil Exporters in Tanzania exporting to 39 Buyers. KAHAMA OIL MILLS LTD accounted for maximum export market share with 84 shipments followed by MOUNT MERU MILLERS LTD with 29 and QUALITY PULSE EXPORTERS LIMITED at the 3rd spot with 27 shipments.
  • Why is sunflower oil important to Tanzania?
  • The sunflower industry's growth in Tanzania is significant because it can help us reduce our dependency on imported edible oil. Additionally, Tanzania is well positioned to benefit from positive international trends in the sunflower oil sector, making it important for both national consumers and the international market.
  • Is sunflower oil at a competitive disadvantage in Tanzania?
  • Sunflower oil is put at a competitive disadvantage in Tanzania due to tariff-free imports of refined palm oil, a high VAT on sunflower oil, and weak tax collection practices that effectively shift tax obligations from the early value chain to millers.