Tanzania Cooking and Edible Oils Market 2025

The Tanzania cooking and edible oils market is projected to grow by USD 307.5 million at a 10.4% CAGR through 2030, representing one of Africa’s most dynamic edible oil markets, though inflationary pressures and supply chain complexities present significant challenges. Rising input costs across raw materials, production, and transportation are forcing manufacturers to implement successive price hikes, risking demand destruction among price-sensitive consumers who may trade down to cheaper alternatives or informal market options. This cost pressure exists alongside ambitious government initiatives to boost domestic production capacity, particularly for palm and sunflower oils, through targeted support for smallholder farmers including seed subsidies, fertilizer access, and irrigation infrastructure development.

The Tanzanian government’s protectionist measures, including proposed hikes on edible oil import tariffs, aim to stimulate local industry but may temporarily constrain supply and maintain elevated price levels until domestic production scales sufficiently. This policy environment favors integrated local producers with agricultural operations, while potentially squeezing margins for import-dependent distributors. Digital transformation is reshaping marketing approaches, with social media platforms becoming increasingly influential purchase drivers as smartphone penetration deepens, particularly among urban consumers who respond to targeted campaigns emphasizing product quality and health benefits.

This report offers a detailed examination of the Tanzania cooking and edible oils market, leveraging historical data from 2020 to 2024 and projecting trends through 2030. It evaluates market size, growth trajectories, and key drivers of change, providing a nuanced view of the industry’s development. Through a structured analysis of product and distribution channel, the report identifies strategic opportunities and challenges, supporting data-driven decision-making.

Market Segmentation

The Tanzania cooking and edible oils market is categorized into the following segments:
Product: olive oil, palm oil, rapeseed oil (canola oil), sunflower oil
Distribution channel: convenience stores, foodservice channels, hypermarkets, small grocery stores, supermarkets, others

The Tanzania cooking and edible oils market is segmented by product and distribution channel. By product, the market is categorized into olive oil, palm oil, rapeseed oil (canola oil), and sunflower oil. Distribution channel segmentation comprises convenience stores, foodservice channels, hypermarkets, small grocery stores, supermarkets, and others.

Competitive Landscape

Key players in the cooking and edible oils market consist of Bidco Africa Ltd., IFFCO Group, MeTL Group, Murzah Oil Mills Ltd. and Sunshine Industrial Co. Ltd. This comprehensive report analyzes the performance of leading companies in the cooking and edible oils sector from 2020 to 2024. The findings highlight shifts in market share, revealing both established market leaders and emerging competitors.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
Tanzania Cooking and Edible Oils Market – Product Analysis
Tanzania Cooking and Edible Oils Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
Bidco Africa Ltd.
IFFCO Group
MeTL Group
Murzah Oil Mills Ltd.
Sunshine Industrial Co., Ltd.
Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

FIGURES AND TABLES
Table Tanzania Cooking and Edible Oils Market 2020-2030
Chart Tanzania Cooking and Edible Oils Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart Tanzania Cooking and Edible Oils Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table Tanzania Cooking and Edible Oils Market by Product, 2020-2030
Chart Tanzania Cooking and Edible Oils Market by Product, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Tanzania Cooking and Edible Oils Market by Product, 2020-2030
Table Tanzania Cooking and Edible Oils Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart Tanzania Cooking and Edible Oils Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Tanzania Cooking and Edible Oils Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table Tanzania Cooking and Edible Oils Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart Tanzania Cooking and Edible Oils Market, by Companies, 2024
Table Tanzania Cooking and Edible Oils Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart Tanzania Cooking and Edible Oils Market, by Brands, 2024
Table Tanzania – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table Tanzania – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table Tanzania – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table Tanzania Cooking and Edible Oils Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table Tanzania Cooking and Edible Oils Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)

Companies Mentioned

Bidco Africa Ltd.
IFFCO Group
MeTL Group
Murzah Oil Mills Ltd.
Sunshine Industrial Co., Ltd.