"Demand and Consumption of Bananas (Musa spp.) in Tanzania"
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Abstract Bananas (Musa spp.) are a vital component of the diet, serving as a significant source of nutrition and income for people across urban and rural areas. The study was conducted to investigate the demand and consumption of bananas in Tanzania. The study utilized cross sectional data (2021) and time series data (2000–2021). The demand and consumption models were used as analytical tools. Key variables including price, income levels, and preferences were examined to understand their influence on banana demand and consumption. Results shows that elasticity of own price of banana was negative ranging from − 0.11 to -0.13 and statistically significant at 10% level. Cross-price elasticity with respect to cassava ranged from 0.06 to 0.08 and for sweet potatoes was 0.24. The income elasticity was positive ranging from 0.04 to 0.07 but significant. The elasticities of banana demand vary between urban and rural areas. Consumers in urban and rural areas was responsive to price stimuli. Price elasticities ranged from − 0.33 to -1.15 in urban areas and from − 0.48 to -1.01 in rural areas. The income elasticities were positive and significant for all regions. It is concluded that banana consumption was attributed to relative food prices, income, changing tastes and preferences.
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