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Cottonseed oil and fractions market in Tanzania

$Cottonseed oil and fractions market in Tanzania$

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Tanzanian cottonseed oil market expanded from 17.7 thousand tons in 2018 to over 30.4 thousand tons by 2020. This growth was propelled by government efforts to reduce dependence on edible oil imports and stimulate domestic oilseed production and local processing capacity, which increased cottonseed oil output.

Market volume then contracted, falling to 16.0 thousand tons in 2022. The decline coincided with the enforcement of mandatory vitamin A fortification for refined edible oils, which raised production costs for large manufacturers and constrained supply.

A recovery emerged in 2023, with market size reaching 18.8 thousand tons. This upturn was supported by a tax exemption on locally produced double-refined edible oil, valid until June 2025, and government subsidies for cotton farmers. Fiscal incentives for local oil production and growing consumer preference for healthy, non-GMO oils continue to influence the sector.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Tanzania
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Tanzania in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Tanzania in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tanzania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tanzania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tanzania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tanzania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tanzania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tanzania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tanzania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tanzania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Tanzania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tanzania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tanzania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Tanzania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production cottonseed oil and fractions in Tanzania

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Tanzania ranked 14th globally in the production of cottonseed oil and fractions.

Top producers of cottonseed oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cottonseed oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Cottonseed oil and fractions production in Tanzania grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Tanzania produced 30 100 tonnes of cottonseed oil and fractions, representing a significant increase of 24.9% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 135.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Tanzania in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	38.3%	36.2%	24.9%	33.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cottonseed oil and fractions from Tanzania

According to market intelligence reports, Tanzania did not export any cottonseed oil and fractions from 2017 to 2020.

Imports cottonseed oil and fractions to Tanzania

Imports in kind, t

The market showed notable fluctuations during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2017, with a 19-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Tanzania imported {value_last_year} tonnes of cottonseed oil and fractions, up 73.8% year-over-year. The minimum volume was recorded in 2018 at 36.7 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 94.7%, while the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 322.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tanzania in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(94.7%)	322.3%	73.8%	(27.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey accounted for 75.8% of Tanzania's total imports in kind, with the remaining volume distributed among many other countries, each holding smaller individual shares.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Tanzania in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Volumes dropped to their minimum in 2018 and climbed to their maximum in 2017, showing a 24-fold shift. In 2020, Tanzania's imported cottonseed oil and fractions amounted to 25.9 thousand US dollars, down 74.4% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 6.7 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 95.8%, while the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 1 407.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tanzania in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(95.8%)	1 407.3%	(74.4%)	(45.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Turkey (with 57.0% of total flows) and Mozambique (33.3%) together accounted for 90.3% of Tanzania's total imports in value terms, with other partners making up the remainder.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Tanzania in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io