Area:
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193 000 sq.km
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Climate:
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Semi-arid in north, tropical wet-dry in south, with rains in June-October
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Population:
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9.48 million (2000 estimate); G.N.P. per caput: US$ 550 (1997)
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Specific characteristics of the country:
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Low-income food-deficit country; coastal sahelian country
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Logistics:
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Port capacity adequate; gateway to Mali.
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Major foodcrops:
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Millet and sorghum, rice, maize, wheat
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Marketing year:
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November/October; Lean season: August-September
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Share of cereals in total calorie intake:
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61 percent
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Overall crop prospects are favourable, reflecting widespread and generally above normal rainfall in August and September. The Sénégal River overflowed its banks, causing flooding, notably in Saint-Louis region. Pastures are abundant countrywide, benefiting from regular rains since July. Infestations of grasshoppers and other insects are reported in several areas. Prospects for recession crops are good as large areas have been flooded in the Sénégal River valley.
A joint FAO/CILSS Crop Assessment Mission from 25 to 29 October estimated 1999 rainfed cereal production at about 962 000 tonnes (rice in paddy equivalent), which is 7 percent above the five-year average. With recession and off-season crops estimated at about 47 000 tonnes, the aggregate cereal production amounts to 1 009 100 tonnes (rice in paddy equivalent).
The overall food situation is satisfactory. Markets are well supplied and the price of rice is stable. Prices of local cereals are low. However, in the flooded areas in Diourbel, Kaolack, Fatick regions and in the Sénégal river valley (Dagana, Podor, Matam, Bakel), localized food supply difficulties are likely.
Wheat |
Rice |
Coarse grains |
Total | |
Normal Production |
- |
172 |
762 |
934 |
Normal Imports |
200 |
440 |
60 |
700 |
of which: Structural food aid |
4 |
7 |
2 |
13 |
1999/2000 Domestic Availability |
10 |
190 |
738 |
938 |
1999 Production (rice in paddy terms) |
- |
271 |
738 |
1 009 |
1999 Production (rice in milled terms) |
- |
190 |
738 |
928 |
Possible stock drawdown |
10 |
- |
- |
10 |
1999/2000 Utilization |
235 |
640 |
823 |
1 698 |
Food Use |
232 |
597 |
694 |
1 523 |
of which: local purchase requirement |
- |
- |
20 |
20 |
Non-food use |
3 |
33 |
116 |
152 |
Exports or Re-exports |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Possible stock build up |
- |
10 |
13 |
23 |
1999/2000 Import Requirement |
225 |
450 |
85 |
760 |
Anticipated commercial imports |
220 |
450 |
80 |
750 |
Food aid needs |
5 |
- |
5 |
10 |
Current Aid Position |
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Food aid pledges |
- |
- |
- |
- |
of which: Delivered |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Donor-financed purchases |
- |
- |
- |
- |
of which: for local use |
- |
- |
- |
- |
for export |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Estimated Per Caput Consumption (kg/Year) |
25 |
63 |
73 |
161 |
Indexes |
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1999 production as % of normal: |
108 | |||
1999/2000 import requirement as % of normal: |
109 | |||
1999/2000 food aid requirement as % of normal: |
77 |