FAO/GIEWS: Africa Report No.1, April 2001 SEYCHELLES 38

SEYCHELLES

Area:

455 sq.km

Climate:

Tropical wet; rains throughout the year, peaking in October-May

Population:

78 000 (2001 estimate); G.N.P. per caput: US$6 540 (1999)

Specific characteristics of the country:

Consists of about 100 islands scattered over more than 1 million sq.km. Tourism provides 50 percent of G.D.P.

Logistics:

-

Major foodcrops:

Coconuts, fruit, vegetables

Marketing year:

January/December

Share of cereals in total calorie intake:

49 percent

CURRENT SITUATION

The cultivated area of only some 6 000 hectares is used mainly for coconuts, cinnamon and tea. Other crops, of secondary importance, include fruit and vegetables. The cereal needs for human consumption and feed are all imported commercially. Cereal import requirements estimated at 13 000 tonnes, will continue to be met through commercial channels.

CEREAL SUPPLY/DEMAND BALANCE FOR THE 2001 MARKETING YEAR (in thousand tonnes)

Wheat Rice Coarse grains Total

Previous five years average production - - - -

Previous five years average imports 2 5 6 13

2001 Domestic Availability - - - -

2000 Production (rice in paddy terms) - - - -

2000 Production (rice in milled terms) - - - -

Possible stock drawdown - - - -

2001 Utilization 2 5 6 13

Food Use 2 5 1 8

of which: local purchase requirement - - - -

Non-food use - - 5 5

Exports or Re-exports - - - -

Possible stock build up - - - -

2001 Import Requirement 2 5 6 13

Anticipated commercial imports 2 5 6 13

Food aid needs - - - -

Current Aid Position

Food aid pledges - - - -

of which: Delivered - - - -

Donor-financed purchases - - - -

of which: for local use - - - -

for export - - - -

Estimated Per Caput Consumption (kg/Year) 26 65 13 103

Indexes

2000 production as % of average: -

2001 import requirement as % of average: 100

FAO/GIEWS - April 2001

Area:	455 sq.km
Climate:	Tropical wet; rains throughout the year, peaking in October-May
Population:	78 000 (2001 estimate); G.N.P. per caput: US$6 540 (1999)
Specific characteristics of the country:	Consists of about 100 islands scattered over more than 1 million sq.km. Tourism provides 50 percent of G.D.P.
Logistics:	-
Major foodcrops:	Coconuts, fruit, vegetables
Marketing year:	January/December
Share of cereals in total calorie intake:	49 percent

	Wheat	Rice	Coarse grains	Total
Previous five years average production	-	-	-	-
Previous five years average imports	2	5	6	13
2001 Domestic Availability	-	-	-	-
2000 Production (rice in paddy terms)	-	-	-	-
2000 Production (rice in milled terms)	-	-	-	-
Possible stock drawdown	-	-	-	-
2001 Utilization	2	5	6	13
Food Use	2	5	1	8
of which: local purchase requirement	-	-	-	-
Non-food use	-	-	5	5
Exports or Re-exports	-	-	-	-
Possible stock build up	-	-	-	-
2001 Import Requirement	2	5	6	13
Anticipated commercial imports	2	5	6	13
Food aid needs	-	-	-	-
Current Aid Position
Food aid pledges	-	-	-	-
of which: Delivered	-	-	-	-
Donor-financed purchases	-	-	-	-
of which: for local use	-	-	-	-
for export	-	-	-	-
Estimated Per Caput Consumption (kg/Year)	26	65	13	103
Indexes
2000 production as % of average:				-
2001 import requirement as % of average:				100