Ghana is importing rice despite milled rice production being forecasted to reach 900,000 metric tons this season.
The regulation targets retail-packaged edible oils, excluding those used as ingredients in manufacturing.
FAS now projects imports at 8 million tonnes, down 2 million tonnes from its previous estimate but still 1 million tonnes higher than the 2024-25 figure
This marks an increase of nearly 22 million tonnes from the previous year, driven by improved weather conditions that significantly boosted harvests of rice, wheat, and corn
Despite the production gains, Zimbabwe is expected to remain a net importer of corn. Imports are projected to decline to 1 million tonnes in 2025/26, down 300,000 tonnes