Africa (Sub-Sahara)

Corn and wheat imports are projected to rise in the marketing year (MY) 2025/26, due to a more stable foreign exchange rate, improved consumer purchasing power, and lower world grain prices compared to the prior MY.

In August 2025, Agricultural Specialists from FAS Nairobi visited wheat and corn producers, aggregators, millers, and distributors across Kenya to gather information on the status of the current crop.

With the development of the Lobito Corridor, Zambia, one of the developing economies in Southern Africa, might eventually claim a sophisticated distribution network backed by a small commercial sector. Although the majority of its basic food needs are satisfied by its self-sustaining agricultural sector, the nation offers significant potential for U.S. exports, especially consumer goods and ingredients for its food processing industry.

Private exporters reported sales activity to Colombia, Nigeria, South Korea, and unknown destinations in MY 2025/2026.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Deputy Under Secretary Michelle Bekkering administered the oath of office to eight USDA employees who will serve American agriculture around the globe as members of the Foreign Service.  

For Fiscal Year 2025, Food for Progress anticipates awarding five to seven new cooperative agreements, for projects of three- to five-years in duration. Priority countries include Colombia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, and Vietnam.