The Food Balance sheets (FBS) report for Tanzania gives a comprehensive picture of food availability in relation to food supply and utilisation in the country. Food Balance Sheets (FBS) can be defined as an aggregated and analytical data set that presents a comprehensive picture of the pattern of a country’s food supply and utilisation during a specified reference period.

The statistics on FBS are very important. In fact, they help to understand the situation of supply and use of each product within a given country, track progress against established development goals and inform decision makers.