Investor Presentaiton
Share of imported rice has been increasing,
reaching 53% in 2018
Total available rice - Local production and imports (1000s tons)
2,536
+3%
2,698
2,617
2,801
46%
43%
38%
43%
7%
6%
7%
8%
7%
5%
7%
6%
48%
46%
44%
41%
2015
Imported White rice consumed locally
Imported rice sold in the region
2016
2017
2018
Local white rice sold in the region
Local white rice consumed locally
1. SDTM
Societe de Distribution de Toutes Merchandises
Source: Expert Interview; Interview National Chamber of Agriculture; IFC (2015); SNDR 2020-2030 Plan; WFP (2018); BCG Analysis
Findings
The share of imported rice has increased
since 2013 to reach 53% in 2018.
In general, local rice is perceived as of a
lower quality than the imported rice, even
if progress has been made in recent years
W
Major traders importing
rice to Côte d'Ivoire
SDTM¹ (Carré d'Or) imports 50-60% of
Ivoirian rice. It is supplied by Louis Dreyfus
Company and Olam Asia
Remaining imports are shared by:
AGRIEX - Phoenix
.
Nouvelles GEDIS - General
Distribution
Export Trading Group (ETG)
Compagnie d'Investissement
Cerealiers (CIC)
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