Oil of maize production in Tanzania
In 2023 Tanzania produced 42,310 t of oil of maize, the 14th largest in the world (1.37% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 75%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 42,310 t
- World rank
- 14 of 56
- 10-year change
- +75%
- Record
- 42,310 t
- 2023
Oil of maize in Tanzania, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Tanzania compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 1.4%
- 1.0% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +75%
- world +31%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Argentina | 54,700 | 1.8% |
| 13 | South Korea | 52,300 | 1.7% |
| 14 | Tanzania | 42,310 | 1.4% |
| 15 | Hungary | 39,500 | 1.3% |
| 16 | United Kingdom | 35,700 | 1.2% |
Map of world production of oil of maize
Share of the world total; Tanzania is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 42,310 | +11% |
| 2022 | 38,079 | +9.8% |
| 2021 | 34,693 | +7.9% |
| 2020 | 32,155 | +15% |
| 2019 | 27,922 | +7.5% |
| 2018 | 25,978 | −5.5% |
| 2017 | 27,488 | +8.9% |
| 2016 | 25,236 | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 24,515 | −0.2% |
| 2014 | 24,561 | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 24,203 | +5.3% |
| 2012 | 22,975 | +11% |
| 2011 | 20,737 | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 20,678 | −0.1% |
| 2009 | 20,700 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 20,700 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 20,700 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 20,700 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 20,700 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 20,700 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 20,700 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 20,700 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 20,700 | +4.5% |
| 2000 | 19,800 | −4.3% |
| 1999 | 20,700 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 20,700 | +4.5% |
| 1997 | 19,800 | −4.3% |
| 1996 | 20,700 | +2.2% |
| 1995 | 20,250 | +9.8% |
| 1994 | 18,450 | 0.0% |
| 1993 | 18,450 | +2.5% |
| 1992 | 18,000 | 0.0% |
| 1991 | 18,000 | 0.0% |
| 1990 | 18,000 | −4.8% |
| 1989 | 18,900 | +5.0% |
| 1988 | 18,000 | 0.0% |
| 1987 | 18,000 | 0.0% |
| 1986 | 18,000 | 0.0% |
| 1985 | 18,000 | +5.3% |
| 1984 | 17,100 | +8.6% |
| 1983 | 15,750 | +17% |
| 1982 | 13,500 | 0.0% |
| 1981 | 13,500 | +50% |
| 1980 | 9,000 | +33% |
| 1979 | 6,750 | +15% |
| 1978 | 5,850 | +30% |
| 1977 | 4,500 | +25% |
| 1976 | 3,600 | +60% |
| 1975 | 2,250 | +67% |
| 1974 | 1,350 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 39 t USD 97,000
- Importer rank
- 97 of 147
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of oil of maize in Tanzania?
Tanzania produced 42,310 t in 2023, 1.4% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Tanzania rank in the world for production of oil of maize?
Tanzania ranked 14th of 56 countries in 2023. The largest producer was United States with 34.5% of the world total.
How has the production of oil of maize in Tanzania changed?
It rose by 75% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +31% for the world. 2023 was the highest figure on record.
Does Tanzania export or import oil of maize?
In 2024 Tanzania reported no exports and imports of 39 t (USD 97,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2023 figure for Tanzania is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.