Commodity & Trade Updates

This deficit, driven largely by climate anomalies and insufficient humanitarian funding, places the nation at risk of heightened food insecurity and increased dependence on grain imports.

The projected harvest comprises 2.4 million tons of soft wheat, 1.06 million tons of durum wheat, and 0.95 million tons of barley.

This marks a significant policy shift, driven by rising inflation and growing openness among Japanese consumers to foreign rice.

This latest acquisition follows a March 2025 purchase of 450,000mt at a marginally higher cost of US$268.50/mt.

Tanzania’s proactive approach through COPRA’s assessment seeks to ensure that export activities do not compromise domestic food security.