The food import bill will increase by 11%

 

 

FAO expects sub-Saharan Africa to import cereals (USD 10.8 billion), vegetable oils and animal fats (USD 5.9 billion), sugar (USD 4.5 billion), fish , $ 2 billion), meat ($ 3 billion), beverages ($ 1.5 billion). The balance will be represented by dairy products, oilseeds and fruit and vegetables (USD 3.5 billion).

 

 

 

While demand in sub-Saharan Africa will increase for some products (oils, sugar), Fruit & Vegetable imports are expected to remain stable. Sub-Saharan Africa will import a volume equivalent in value to that of last year, ie 3.5 billion USD.