Source: Forum on Early Warning and Early Response
Country: Chad
Sorghum, millet, white maize, and local and imported rice are the most important food commodities. Millet is most heavily consumed in the eastern and northern regions of the country. Local rice is another basic food commodity, especially for poorer households. Imported rice and white maize are most commonly consumed in and around the capital. The Marché d'Atrone in N’Djamena, the capital city, is the largest market for cereals. Moundou is an important consumer center for sorghum and the second largest market afterthe capital. The Abéchémarketislocated in a northern production area. The Sarh market is both a localretail market and a cross-border market.