Rice exports from January-August
recorded at 123,000 tonnes
The rice industry continues to make a significant
contribution to Guyana’s economy despite many challenges
on local and international markets.
Rice exports recorded by the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB)
from January to August amount to 123,000 tonnes.
According to the Marketing Manager of the GRDB Mr. Nigel Dharamlall,
Guyana exports rice to several countries, including those in the
Caricom Region and the European Union, and Haiti.
Statistics for rice exports for 2003 are:
·(a).Caricom – 30,401 tonnes
·(b).European Union – 71,161 tonnes
·(c).Overseas Countries and Territories – 15, 186
tonnes
·(d).Other Countries, including Haiti - 5,381 tonnes.
Rice production for this year is also significant
and has been recorded at 179,569 tonnes.
The table below shows rice production from 1992 to 2003.
|
Year
|
Production(Tonnes) |
| 1992 |
246,898 |
| 1993 |
246,522 |
| 1994 |
256,857 |
| 1995 |
253,837 |
| 1996 |
280,116 |
| 1997 |
276,392 |
| 1998 |
254,668 |
| 1999 |
321,438 |
| 2000 |
273,317 |
| 2001 |
284,475 |
| 2002 |
331,000 |
| 2003(Jan-Aug) |
179,569 |
|
Wednesday,
September 17, 2003