Tridge summary
The price of potatoes in the Malian market has recently increased significantly due to the lack of proper storage conditions, resulting in price differences between peak and off-season potatoes. The Malian Potato Industry Association predicts a higher than normal potato production in the 2023/2024 season due to favorable precipitation conditions. However, the limited storage capacity and high storage costs will continue to cause significant fluctuations in the potato market price next year.
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The Maliweb website reported on November 18, 2023 that the price of potatoes in the Malian market was once as low as 200 West African CFA francs (approximately US$0.33)/kg, and has now risen to 700-750 West African CFA francs (approximately US$1.17-1.25)/kg in some areas. This is mainly due to the lack of good storage conditions for local potatoes, resulting in huge price differences between the peak and off-season potatoes. The Malian Potato Industry Association believes that the average yield of Malian potatoes per hectare is 22 tons, and the annual output is usually 350,000 tons, of which Sikaso is 300,000 tons. Due to good precipitation conditions in 2023, potato production in the 2023/2024 season will be ...
Source: Foodmate
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