This statistic shows the production volume of cottonseed oil worldwide from 2012/2013 to 2022/23. Global production of cottonseed oil has been increasing in recent years, ending with 4.97 million metric tons of oil produced in 2021/2022. In 2022/2023, 5.02 million metric tons are forecast to be produced.
Which oil is most popular in Tanzania?
sunflower have the strongest global demand of oils with significant production in Tanzania While palm has the highest demand globally, current production dynamics in Tanzania strongly favor sunflower only Land access and significant patient capital required to ramp up production Dependent on seed cotton production trends.
How is cotton grown in Tanzania?
In Tanzania, small-scale cotton farmers rely on rainfed production and use limited inputs. They plant the cotton crop using hand hoes and animal traction. The total cotton area in Tanzania tends to fluctuate with prices, as farmers will plant alternative crops if cotton prices are too low.
What is the largest oilseed crop in Tanzania?
Accounting for 35% of all oilseed production in Tanzania, sunflower is the largest oilseed crop in Tanzania. Sunflower has an enormous potential in Tanzania, as it grows well in all regions, even in areas with low rainfall.
How can Tanzania expand the edible oil industry?
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
Which products are most likely to be a strategic choice in Tanzania?
Source: IHS Markit; FAOSTAT; Dalberg analysis from calculations Focusing on sunflower is a strategic choice that is most likely to have the greatest impact in the edible oils industry in Tanzania; palm and cotton (as well as other value chains) can be pursued once critical barriers have been resolved