Senegal

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.

It will also address key challenges such as productivity, local processing capacity, and environmental sustainability.