Area: | 258 000 sq.km |
Climate: | Tropical wet climate; most rainfall: October-May |
Population: | 1.358 million (1996 estimate); G.N.P. per caput: U.S.$ 3 490 (1995) |
Specific characteristics of the country: | Coastal country |
Logistics: | Ports and roads adequate |
Major foodcrops: | Roots and tubers |
Marketing year: | January/December; Lean season: September-November |
Share of cereals in total calorie intake: | 19 percent |
CURRENT SITUATION
After seasonably limited rainfall in July and August, rains increased in September and became abundant over the entire country, allowing the planting of the second maize crop. The staple foodcrops are cassava and plantains, the production of which is estimated at about 330 000 tons. Production of cereals in 1996, mainly maize, is estimated at around 25 000 tons. The country imports the bulk of its wheat and rice requirement which is estimated at 76 000 tons. No food aid is necessary.
Wheat |
Rice |
Coarse grains |
Total |
|
Normal Production |
- |
- |
25 |
25 |
Normal Imports |
40 |
35 |
3 |
78 |
of which: Structural food aid |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1997 Domestic Availability |
- |
- |
25 |
25 |
1996 Production (rice in paddy terms) |
- |
- |
25 |
25 |
1996 Production (rice in milled terms) |
- |
- |
25 |
25 |
Possible stock drawdown |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1997 Utilization |
42 |
32 |
27 |
101 |
Food Use |
41 |
32 |
21 |
94 |
of which: local purchase requirement |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Non-food use |
1 |
- |
6 |
7 |
Exports or Re-exports |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Possible stock build up |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1997 Import Requirement |
42 |
32 |
2 |
76 |
Anticipated commercial imports |
42 |
32 |
2 |
76 |
Food aid needs |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Current Aid Position | ||||
Food aid pledges |
- |
- |
- |
- |
of which: Delivered |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Estimated Per Caput Consumption (kg/Year) |
30 |
24 |
15 |
69 |
Indexes | ||||
1996 production as % of normal: |
100 |
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1997 import requirement as % of normal: |
97 |
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1997 food aid requirement as % of normal: |
- |