Fresh Produce – African & Middle East News

Imports have grown by around 15% annually since 2020, with supply mainly sourced from Mali and Senegal.

The five-day suspension showed how localized disputes can trigger broader market instability.

As a result, the shortage is affecting close to 300 exporters and the oil processing sector.

Uganda currently produces between 250,000 and 300,000 tonnes of avocados annually.

The initiative serves as a strategic bridge to maintain food security until local production from the Akkar region becomes available.