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Key Findings African sesame seed market driven by rising domestic demand Consumption growth trend expected to continue for the next ten years Market volume forecast to reach 2.8 million tons by 2035 Market value projected to hit $4.6 billion (nominal prices) by 2035 Volume growth to decelerate to a +0.8% CAGR while value grows at a +1.8% CAGR

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) convened a high-level session at the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) 2025 in Dakar, Senegal on 2 September 2025, under the theme “IsDB–CGIAR Supporting Food System Transformations: Accelerating Impact through Innovation and Partnership.

Market Forecast Driven by increasing demand for milled rice in Africa, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +1.2% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 64M tons by the end of 2035.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has been backing the coffee sector in several ways: training farmers, ensuring better access to inputs (seedlings, quality inputs), enforcing quality controls.

The cash crop bounced from its 52-week low last week at the New York Exchange to settle at $7420 per ton. Cocoa traded at a record high in December 2024 when it spiked to $12,646 per ton.

Sugar Ethanol Bioenergy Int- Indian agro‐industrial company Platinum Crest Agro Ventures Pvt. Ltd. has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Government of Zimbabwe to build the country’s largest integrated sugar complex. The deal, valued at US$170 million, was formalized during the India-Africa Summit held in New Delhi, in the presence of Zimbabwean Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, Ambassador Stella Nkomo, and other senior ministers.

A devastating outbreak of black pod disease is sweeping across cocoa plantations in Southwest Cameroon, threatening the livelihoods of thousands of farmers and the region’s vital cocoa economy.

April–May 2025, Nairobi / Addis Ababa / Lagos — Africa’s pulses sector is set for measured but steady growth over the next decade, with market volume expected to reach 29 million tonnes by 2035. According to the latest the market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 1.8% in volume and about 2.5% in value.

In a significant step towards strengthening economic ties, South Africa’s Minister of Trade and Industry recently held high-level talks with a senior US trade representative. The meeting underscores both countries' commitment to deepening bilateral trade relations and exploring opportunities for a mutually beneficial trade agreement.

Organic food prices could spike this fall as US tariffs and import caps raise organic sugar costs. Manufacturers warn higher expenses may force price hikes, production cuts, or small business closures.

January and July 2025, the output was valued at 1,803,587.7 billion soms at current prices.

Africa’s coffee sector is gearing up for a major expansion, targeting China’s rapidly growing coffee market. With China’s increasing appetite for coffee and recent preferential trade policies, African producers see a golden opportunity to boost exports and strengthen economic ties.China has traditionally been a tea-drinking nation, but in recent years, coffee consumption has surged, especially among younger urban populations. This shift has attracted global coffee suppliers, and Africa—with its rich variety of high-quality coffee beans—is positioning itself as a key player.