An AI-powered insights company, Gro Intelligence, warns that continued drought in North Africa could push imports of key commodities like wheat even higher. The report utilizes Gro's own Drought Index, highlighting North Africa's position as the world's largest wheat importer. Wheat imports in the region already reached their highest level in seven years during 2023/24 due to drought conditions. While some recent rain improved wheat health in Tunisia, the Drought Index remains high, and soil moisture declines. Tunisia also saw rising wheat imports in 2023/24 due to production drops and depleted stocks.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 09, 2024 13:34 UTC