APA-Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) Despite lifting the moratorium, some agricultural produce are still subject to prior authorisation before export.
In an interministerial press release, the Ivorian authorities have announced the “lifting of the temporary suspension of exports of plantain bananas, cassava and its derivatives, and yams.”
This lifting, endorsed by the Minister of Trade and Industry, the Minister of State, Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Food Production, and the Minister of Finance and Budget, took effect on February 22nd, 2024.
However, the export of the produce remains subject to authorisation, according to the statement, which warns that any failure to comply with this provision is subject to the penalties provided for in the law on competition.
Côte d’Ivoire controls the export of food produce in order to avoid an imbalance between supply and demand.
Lifting the suspension comes after the 2023 African Cup of Nations, during which the country welcomed thousands of visitors.
Ending the temporary suspension on the export of plantain, cassava and its derivatives, and yams is intended to ensure a regular supply of food produce to the markets, in order to guarantee food security for the people living in Côte d’Ivoire.
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