The elections, held in April 2025, brought together representatives from over 160 feed factories and multiple flour associations that influence more than 85% of national production.
This latest acquisition follows a March 2025 purchase of 450,000mt at a marginally higher cost of US$268.50/mt.
Tanzania’s proactive approach through COPRA’s assessment seeks to ensure that export activities do not compromise domestic food security.
The project, developed in partnership with Swiss technology provider Bühler Group was completed in under eight months.
Led by the Ministry of Agriculture in partnership with GIZ-Mali, the 10-year strategy targets a production increase from 3 million tonnes to 5.5 million tonnes of paddy rice.