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  • Is sunflower oil produced in Tanzania?
  • Tanzania is the source of significant quantities of sunflower oil exports, with Mount Meru and Chinese Sunshine being the only firms involved. However, sunflower oil producers in Tanzania primarily focus on the domestic market. Tanzanian consumers are accustomed to the taste and appearance of cloudier, less refined vegetable oils.
  • 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.
  • How does the sunflower value chain contribute to the development of Tanza-Nia?
  • hority data).The sunflower value chain is capable of significantly contributing to the economic development of Tanza-nia by increasing the income of smallholder farmers, creating employment opportunities for the youth, and reducing the edible oi
  • Why is the government focusing on edible oils in Tanzania?
  • ne conflict.The government is keen to increase domestic production of edible oils, with an initial focus on sun-flower which is suited to Tanzania’s climate and can support economic growth through increased farm incomes, employment creation, and a reduce
  • Which country produces the most sunflowers in Africa?
  • arable land. Current-ly, the country has the largest area under sunflower production in Africa but wi h less yield. In 2020/2021, Tanzania had a yield of around 1 tonne/ha, while the world average was 2 tonnes/ha (Aspires & Dalberg, 2018
  • What is the demand for edible oils in Tanzania?
  • of the StudyTanzania’s annual demand for edible oils is estimated at almost 6 0,000 tonnes. Domestic produc-tion covers about a third of the demand and the deficit is cover y imports. Prices of edible oils in Tanzania have increased dramatically following the COVID-19 pandemic and the efects of the Russia-Ukr