Wednesday, February 20, 2013

VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS OF RICE AND MAIZE IN SELECTED DISTRICTS IN TANZANIA

Tanzania is one of the countries having the need to import Rice...The primary niche markets in Tanzania relevant to rice and maize producers are
those which are led by emerging supermarkets e.g. Shoprite, Shoppers Plaza,
Shirjees, etc, through the branded and packaged products which they allow onto their
shelves and by animal feed millers, through the branded and packaged products
which they sell into specific animal production markets, e.g. broilers, dairy, egg
producers, etc. In order to secure long-term access to these niche markets some
investment in intermediate supply chain infrastructure such as storage and assembly
facilities, inspection stations, etc. is typically required. Importantly, in both market
segments, supermarkets and animal feed, significant economies of scale apply.
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