Commodity & Trade Updates

Africa produces nearly 3.9 million tons of breakfast cereals annually, yet structural gaps remain. While production nearly equals consumption in volume, a significant portion of high-value wheat-based and fortified products are still imported.

Beijing sets plan to lower soybean purchases by 26 percent as grain output rises and import reliance slows.

The country’s focus on irrigated wheat and farm support has pushed output to the top spot on the continent.

Nigeria’s tariff cuts and falling rice prices shift trade flows across West Africa.

Authorities warn farmers to strengthen control measures as the disease reaches more provinces.