Senegal has launched a major US$110M vegetable oil refinery in Sendou, marking a significant step toward food self-sufficiency and reduced import dependence.
Senegal, which imports approximately 1.65 million mt of milled rice annually to cover about 70% of its domestic demand, paused imports to reduce local oversupply.
The rebound in production comes amid significant government investment in the agricultural sector for the current season.
With needs reaching 2.2 million tonnes, imports mainly from Asia and particularly India, have made it possible to satisfy consumers’ appetite.
Turkey’s TIGEM will develop a 500-hectare maize farm in Senegal under a public-private partnership.