Souveraineté alimentaire : Le Sénégal réussit le pari de longs mois sans importations
At a recent press conference, the Minister of Industry and Trade, Serigne Guèye Diop, unveiled the promising results of the government's new trade strategy. Focused on protecting local production and strictly regulating the market, this policy aims to structurally transform Senegal's agricultural economy in order to sustainably reduce its dependence on foreign imports.
Onion, carrot and potato: Historic performances
The vegetable sector is posting record results. For onions, Senegal managed last year to cover 75% of its national needs, going nine consecutive months without imports. The volume of imports thus fell to 350,000 tons, a strong signal for local producers.
The carrot sector is also performing well, with ten months of national self-sufficiency. However, it is the potato sector that has achieved the most remarkable performance: the market has remained closed to foreign products since January, totaling nearly twelve months without imports. "The goal is to produce what we consume and to be able to process it," the minister emphasized, noting that the government is currently increasing storage capacity, estimated at 170,000 tons, to secure these gains.
Bananas, rice and maize: Protection in the service of production
The government is taking a tougher stance to support growing sectors. Banana imports have been suspended, a measure expected to double the national coverage period from three to six months starting next year. A similar protection strategy is being developed for maize.
Regarding rice, the authorities are now imposing strict conditions: no trader will be allowed to import broken rice without first purchasing a quota of locally produced rice. Thanks to subsidies and consultations with stakeholders in the sector, domestic production currently ensures four months of consumption.
Peanuts and processing: Maintaining industrial balance
On the peanut front, the government has opted for a strategic compromise. Unlike other sectors, exports are not prohibited, particularly to China, in order to maintain diplomatic and trade flows. However, the focus is on domestic collection to supply SONACOS and local oil producers. The minister also announced a program to modernize industrial production lines to increase peanut processing capacity in Senegal.
In conclusion, Serigne Guèye Diop urged traders to respect the approved prices in light of the price decreases observed in some global markets. He reiterated the government's commitment to systematically pass on any reductions in international prices to the average Senegalese household.
Commentaires (7)
Beaucoup comme moi n'achètent plus la même quantité et réduisent leur consommation vu la piètre qualité de l'oignon et surtout de la pomme terre sur le marché.
Ce régime est obnubilé par "historique" quitte à mentir
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