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Africa’s wheat market projected to reach 84 MT by 2035, IndexBox reports
For the fourth consecutive year, Africa recorded decline in consumption of wheat, which decreased by -14.8% to 59M tons in 2024.
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US extends AGOA to end-2026, easing short-term trade risks for African exporters
The extension takes retroactive effect from September 30, 2025, preventing any lapse in duty-free access for eligible sub-Saharan African countries.
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Sub-Saharan Africa rice imports surge as local production struggles to keep pace: OSIRIZ
While prices rose by an average of 6% in December 2025 due to a resurgence in demand from Southeast Asia and China, Osiriz points out that by early January 2026, global prices were stable.
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Africa’s green maize market to hit US$3.9B by 2035: IndexBox Market Intelligence
Nigeria, South Africa, and Guinea are the dominant consumers and producers, accounting for over three-quarters of the market.
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Africa’s storage capacity covers less than 30% of annual production: World Bank
Nearly 40% of perishable goods and 20% of other food products disappear from supply chains each year.