Rabobank predicted a boom in demand for grain in sub-Saharan Africa

Wheat

Madagascar

Zimbabwe

Published Aug 20, 2023

Tridge summary

The eastern sub-Saharan region is experiencing rapid population growth, low grain production, and weak crop yields, leading to an increase in demand for grain. The region, consisting of 22 countries with growing populations and changing eating habits, is projected to have a population of 705 million by 2035. Wheat consumption is expected to rise in urban areas due to changing diets and increasing incomes, while white corn will remain a staple food. Some countries will need to increase their own production and improve access to international markets for grain to meet the growing demand.

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Original content

The gap between rapid population growth, low grain production and weak crop yields will provide significant growth in demand for grain in the eastern sub-Saharan region (ESSA). The data of the report of Rabobank on August 18 is given by the online publication AgNews. ESSA covers twenty-two countries with growing populations, increasing urbanization and changing eating habits. Bank analysts predict by 2035 population growth from the current 520 million to 705 million people. According to exports, white corn will remain a staple food in the region. At the same time, the demand for wheat will increase throughout the region, and in Uganda, Tanzania and Madagascar rice will increase. Wheat consumption to rise due to urbanization, rising incomes and changing diets. Researchers are already noticing these trends in major cities such as Nairobi, Kampala, Dar es Salaam and Lusaka. ESSA is not self-sufficient in grain. Country's wheat is bought all over the world. Rice is mostly in Asia. ...

Source: Zol