NEWGMC Annual Report 2016

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Guyana Marketing Corporation: Annual Report

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Mission Statement: Coordinate and facilitate the development and marketing of quality non non-traditional traditional agricultural produce and products.

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Guyana Marketing Corporation: Annual Report LIST OF TABLES Table I A

Quarterly Average Retail Prices for 2016 • •

Table I B

Bourda Retail Market Stabroek Retail Market

Quarterly Average Wholesale Prices for 2016 • • • •

Bourda Wholesale market Parika Farmgate Parika Open Market Stabroek Wholesale Market

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Regional and Extra Regional Export via Timehri during 2016 as compared with 2014 and 2015.

Table III

Regional and Extra Regional Export via Seaports during 2016 as compared with 2014 and 2015.

Table IV

Total Exports of Non-Traditional Agricultural Produce via Air and Seaports during 2016 as compared with 2014 and 2016.

Table V

Total Exports of Non-Traditional Agricultural Produce (Fresh and Processed) for 2016 as compared with 2014 and 2015.

Table VI

Total Volume of Produce Exported (by Country) 2012 – 2016

Table VII

Central Packaging Facility – Total Volume of Produce Processed for 2016

Table VIII

Statistical Highlights of non-traditional Agricultural Exports 2014 – 2016

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Guyana Marketing Corporation: Annual Report TABLE OF CONTENTS

List of Tables ......................................................................................................................................3

Table of Contents ...............................................................................................................................4

1.0 Executive Summary ......................................................................................................................5

2.0 Introduction .................................................................................................................................8

3.0 Market Information Centre ......................................................................................................... 10

4.0 Agriculture Business Development .............................................................................................. 21

5.0 Guyana Shop .............................................................................................................................. 25

6.0 Packaging Facilities .................................................................................................................... 27

7.0 Price and Export Analysis ............................................................................................................ 30

8.0 Administration & Accounting ...................................................................................................... 37

9.0 Board Of Directors ...................................................................................................................... 43

10.0 APPENDIX................................................................................................................................. 44

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Guyana Marketing Corporation: Annual Report 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

In 2016, the Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) continued to work towards its mandate to coordinate and facilitate the development and marketing of quality non-traditional agricultural produce and products.

The corporation’s activities were governed by the responsibilities outlined in the National Agriculture Strategy 2013 - 2020, GMC’s Monitoring & Evaluation Matrix, GMC’s Strategic Plan, the Food and Nutrition Security Strategy (FNSS) and the Agriculture Disaster Risk Management Strategy (ADRM).

At the Marketing Information Centre (MIC), which is the hub for market and marketing information on nontraditional agricultural commodities, the staff interacted with 1,693 clients. These clients were able to obtain information on prices, exports, exporting procedures, requirements for exporting to the various countries and marketing advice. The information was disseminated via GMC’s Market and Enterprise Information System (website), telephone and emails. Additionally, information was provided during field visits and to those persons who visited the MIC. The Market Extension function of GMC was improved significantly as the Corporation sought to improve its coverage across the country. Market Extension Services were provided to farmers, exporters and agroprocessors in regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10. More importantly, the officers at GMC were able to create a number of linkages between producers and buyers.

In a bid to increase awareness of the services offered by GMC, several awareness and training sessions were held across the country. Additionally, the Corporation focused on conducting follow up visits in the areas which would have been visited in 2015. As part of these sessions, farmers were provided information on the roles and functions of GMC, Post Harvest Management, Marketing, Exporting and Agri-business Development. A total of four hundred and fifty six (456) persons were trained at the following locations – Supenaam Creek, Siriki, Grant Cullen, Bethany, Hague, Parika and Plegtanker.

Furthermore, the Corporation continued to maintain its export brokerage service and in so doing, two hundred and forty seven (247) documents were prepared and processed. Exporters who were desirous of sending agricultural commodities to the USA were able to complete the United States Food and Drug Department (USFDA) Registration at the MIC. There were forty nine (49) USFDA Registrations completed

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for 2016. These activities were executed under the Corporation’s directive to facilitate and promote the export of locally produced non- traditional agricultural commodities.

During the year 2016, the Guyana Marketing Corporation continued to work closely with prospective and current agro-processors by conducting visits to agro-processing facilities, providing assistance in the creation of labels, computing nutritional facts, sourcing of packaging materials, creating market linkages and assisting in promotion of their products, among others. In addition, the planning stage for the operationalization of the Parika Agro-processing Demonstration facility was initiated. The Corporation also facilitated the computation of ninety four (94) nutritional facts labels using the Genesis Software. As the Corporation worked towards fostering hinterland development, a team from GMC visited and held consultation sessions in eleven (11) villages in Region 9. The villages visited were Annai, Wowetta, Bina Hill, Rupertee, Aranaputa, Parishara, Nappi, Hiawa, St. Ignatius, Quarrie and Moco Moco.

In November 2016, GMC in collaboration with the World University Service of Canada, Caribbean (WUSC), held its first Stakeholders’ Networking Forum which sought to bring together all the key stakeholders within the non-traditional agricultural sector. The forum created a network for one hundred and eighty seven (187) participants to interact and form important linkages.

GMC continued to place specific focus on the promotion of the consumption of locally manufactured commodities. To achieve this objective, GMC hosted and participated in several trade shows and exhibitions such as Linden Expo, Essequibo Nights, Berbice Expo, Jubilee Festival and GUYEXPO among others. There were several promotional events hosted by the Guyana Shop at its Robb Street Location and in Regions 3, 6 and 10. Agro-processors were invited to participate, showcase and sell their products.

Furthermore, the Guyana Shop continued to undertake its initiative “Taking the Guyana Shop National”, as it worked to forge Public-Private Partnerships with owners of supermarkets/gas stations and hotels across the country. By the end of 2016, there were “Guyana Shop Corners” in Regions 2, 3, 4 and 6.

Export Promotion continues to be a core function of the Guyana Marketing Corporation. In so doing, GMC continued to facilitate the processing of produce for export through the provision of its two Packaging Facilities to exporters. In 2016, there were 901 metric tonnes of produce prepared at the Central Packaging Facility (CPF) while 90 metric tonnes of produce were prepared at the Parika Agro Packaging Facility

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(PAPF). Additionally, exporters continued to utilize the refrigerated trucks and containers, which are provided by GMC to aid in the promotion of proper post harvest management practices.

Additionally, the Corporation has been directly and indirectly involved in facilitating and promoting the export of both fresh and processed non-traditional agricultural commodities. In 2016, Guyana’s exports of non-traditional agricultural commodities totaled 10,121 metric tonnes valued at G$2 billion or US$ 10 million, which reflected an 8% decline in exports from 2015. In 2015, exports of non-traditional agricultural commodities totaled 10,998 metric tonnes.

In summary, the year 2016 brought both opportunities and challenges as the GMC Team continued to work assiduously to coordinate and facilitate the development and marketing of quality non-traditional agricultural produce and products. The Corporation continued to put the necessary systems in place in order to provide more efficient and effective services for its stakeholders.

Ida Sealey-Adams General Manager

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Guyana Marketing Corporation: Annual Report 2.0 INTRODUCTION

Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) is a government corporation established under section 46 of the Public Corporations Act, Cap 19:05 of the Laws of Guyana. The Corporation has been working assiduously over the years to promote the development and export of Guyana’s non-traditional agricultural products to Regional and Extra Regional markets.

As the marketing arm of the Ministry of Agriculture, GMC is primarily responsible for enabling the growth and development of the fresh and processed products sector. Additionally, it is tasked with promoting the expansion of agri-business investment throughout Guyana, with emphasis on maximizing exports.

The country’s progression towards a more diversified agriculture sector has seen the role of GMC evolve from a ‘facilitator’ to an active player at all levels of the production and marketing chain, enabling vital linkages between producers and buyers.

2.1 GMC’s Key Functions The agency assists farmers, exporters, agro-processors and other important stakeholders within the nontraditional agricultural sector with technical advice and market and marketing information. It also provides the Government of Guyana with recommendations on domestic agricultural policy and measures to increase and expand regional and international exports.

2.2 Organizational Structure of GMC Within GMC, there are four departments which work together in order to effectively and efficiently achieve the Corporation’s mandate. These departments include: •

Market Information Centre

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Packaging Facilities

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Guyana Shop

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Administration/Accounts

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Market Information Centre

Market Advisory and Extension Service

Market Analysis

Export Brokerage Service

Agriculture Business Development

Refrigerated Trucks

Packaging Facilities

Guyana Shop

Refrigerated Containers

Agricultural Field Crates

Administration/ Accounts

Figure 1: Functional Structure of GMC

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Guyana Marketing Corporation: Annual Report 3.0 MARKET INFORMATION CENTRE

The Market Information Centre (MIC) is the hub for information on non-traditional agricultural commodities.

It acts as the Ministry of Agriculture’s Market Intelligence on non-traditional agricultural produce and products for both domestic and export use.

Its core activity is to provide market and marketing information to farmers, exporters, agri-business investors and policy makers and to promote Guyana’s non-traditional agricultural commodities.

The Marketing Information Centre functions in several capacities, including: 1. Gathering and disseminating market and marketing information 2. Identifying and promoting the economic potential of new non-traditional agricultural products, based on the competitive advantages of Guyana.

3. Collaborating with agencies such as the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI), National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO), Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control Board, etc., to more effectively address challenges in farming communities.

4. Providing support to potential investors; locally, regionally and extra-regionally, who desire to invest in Guyana.

5. Training of farmers, exporters and agro-processors in areas of post-harvest handling, pricing, packaging and labeling, good agricultural practices, cost of production, among others.

6. Providing technical advice to farmers, exporters and agro-processors.

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3.1 Market Advisory

BOX 1:: Success Story:

In 2016,, GMC continued to function as the centre for market and marketing information on non non-traditional commodities, through its Market Information Centre (MIC) (MIC). The staff interacted with 1,693 clients. lients. These clients were able to obtain information on prices, exports, exporting procedures, requirements ments for exporting to the various countries and marketing advice. The information was disseminated via GMC’s Market and Enterprise Information System (website), telephone and emails. Additionally, information was provided during field visits and to those persons who visited the MIC. Persons including students from Primary and Secondary Schools and Guyana School of Agriculture were also given

Creation of Market Linkage The Guyana Marketing Corporation was directly involved in facilitating a linkage for the export of preserved carambola to Barbados. In this regard, discussions were initiated between the Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) and the Barbados Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (BADMC).

The discussions resulted in samples of preserved fruits from five AgroAgro processors being sent by GMC to BADMC for analysis to determine which one met the requirements. requirements Subsequently, a shipment of hundred pounds (100 lbs) of preserved carambola from the selected agroagro processor was sent by GMC to BADMC.

an opportunity to visit the Guyana Shop and the Packaging Facilities.

In a bid to ensure that clients were able to access timely and useful information, GMC also printed several brochures and flyers. The Corporation continued to promote its General Services, Packaging Facilities, Cold Storage Facilities, Agricultural Field eld Crates, Guyana Shop and Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS) Text Messaging Service through the use of brochures and flyers. There is also an informational brochure on the “Guidelines nes for Establishing an Agro Agro-processing Business” which was mainly distributed to prospective agro-processors.

3.2 Market Linkages There were several successful market linkages created between Farmers and Exporters, Farmers and Agro-processors, Exporters and nd Agro Agro-processors. GMC’s Marketing Officers, Crop Extension Officers, Crop Extension Assistants and Crop Reporters acted as the medium for creating the initial link between the relevant stakeholders in a bid to assist them with the marketing of their prod products. ucts. | 3.0 Market Information Centre

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Riverstown Sommerset Bethany Reliance Parika Back Ruby Back Canal # 1 & 2 Clonbrook Hydronie Hague Salem Buxton Dora Craig Good Success Naamryck Laluni Kuru Kuru Mahaicony Woodley Park Biaboo Cottage Pleight Anker Lethem St. Ignatius Moco Moco Nappi Parishara Annai Aranaputa Wowetta Repertee Hiawa Quarrie Rockstone West Watooka

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Guyana Marketing Corporation: Annual Report 3.4 Farmers’ Awareness and Training In a bid to increase awareness of the services offered by GMC, several awareness and training sessions were held across the country.. Additionally, the Corporation focused on conducting follow up visits in the areas which were visited in 2015. As part of these sessions, farmers were provided with information on the roles and functions of GMC, Post Harvest Management, Marketing, Exporting and Agri-business business Development. A total of four hundred and fifty six (456) persons were trained at the following locations – Supenaam Creek, Siriki, Grant Cullen, Bethany, Hague, Parika and Plegtanker. egtanker.

Figure 5: GMC’s Training Session

BOX 4:: Success Story: GMC organized Several Meetings and Training Sessions for Farmers GMC continued its initiative to ensure that farmers have access to adequate information, so that they are able to make more informed decisions. In so doing, the Corporation organized meetings at Linden, Supenaam Creek, Siriki, Grant Collins and Plegtan Plegtanker. The relevant personnel from other agencies were invited to address the specific needs of farmers in the respective areas.

Figure 6: GMC’s Awareness Session

Figure 7: GMC’s Awareness Session

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Guyana Marketing Corporation: Annual Report 3.5 Promotion: Trade Fairs & Exhibitions In 2016, the he Guyana Marketing Corporation Corporation, through the Marketing Information tion Centre and the Guyana Shop Shop, was involved in numerous promotional activities which sought to encourage the use of locally produced commodities.

The staff of GMC participated in the following Trade Fairs & Exhibitions: 1. Rose Hall Career & Business Fair – Rose Hall 2. Ministry of Health, Health Fair – Durban Park

Figure 8: GMC’s booth at GUYEXPO 2016

3. Jubilee Festival - Providence 4. GUYEXPO 2016 – Sophia Exhibition Complex 5. Coconut Festival – Arthur Chung Convention Centre 6. Victoria Reconstruction Fund – Agriculture Fair – Victoria 7. World Food Day – Mahaicony 8. West Berbice Trade Fair 9. Ministry of Social Protection’s rotection’s Occupational Figure 9: GMC’s booth at Jubilee Festival

Safety and Health Fair – Main Street 10. Mini Exhibition & River Appreciation Day Speed Boat Parade – Charity 11. Rupununi Business Expo – Lethem 12. Linden Coconut Day – Mc Kenzie 13. Essequibo Night – Anna Regina 14. Linden Youth Leaders Agro Agro-processing Street Fair 15. East Ruimveldt Restoration Fair – East Ruimveldt Figure 10: GMC’s booth at World Food Day 2016

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Guyana Marketing Corporation: Annual Report The Corporation also took the opportunity to promote Guyana’s local produce and products by organizing a display at the Ultimate Diaspora Reunion in the Promenade Gardens.

BOX 5: Success Story: Figure 11: GMC’s Booth at Rupununi Business Expo

Distribution of Samples of Fresh Fruits and Agro-processed processed Commodities The Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) in its mandate to promote the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables and value-added added products in Guyana coordinated an activity in celebration of Guyana’s 50th Year of Independence. The Guyana Marketing arketing Corporation took the opportunity to distribute 1,540 samples to arriving passengers at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) and the Eugene F, Correia International Airport.

Passengers were given samples of plantain chips, cassava chips, ps, cassava bread, cheese straw, tamarind balls, peanut bars, sugar cake and asssorted fresh fruits.

Figure 12: GMC’s booth at Linden Youth Leaders AgroAgro processing Street Fair

Figure 13: GMC’s booth at Victoria Agricultural Fair

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3.6 Agriculture Market Information System The Agriculture Market Information System (AMIS) is

BOX 6:: Success Story:

managed by the Guyana na Marketing Corporation (GMC).

Guyana Marketing Corporation conducted a Market Identification Study in Suriname

Through this system, persons have access to information on prices, exports, imports, produce available among others.

There are several components that make up the Agriculture

Market

Information

System.

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components include: 3.6.1 Price Collection – Wholesale, retail and farm farm-gate prices of agricultural commodities are collected from markets in Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 10 daily or weekly depending on the market operation and major market days. This price information is managed using FAO AgriMarket Software and it can be retrieved for reporting or dissemination purposes. Excel is also used to produce

The Guyana Marketing Corporation continues to add impetus to the further growth and development of trade. A team comprising rising of the General Manager Ms. s. Ida Sealey-Adams, Sealey Packaging ging Facilities Manager, Ms. Celestine Butters and Marketing Manager, Mr. Richard Hanif visited Suriname from 18 – 22 January, 2016, to acquire pertinent information for a Market Identification Study. During the team’s stay in Suriname, visits were made too the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry try of Trade and Tourism, IICA Office, ffice, Supermarkets, AgroAgro Processing Industry and an Exporter’s Establishment. In addition, meetings were held with potential and former importers of fresh produce from Guyana.

graphs and charts for reporting purposes.

Guyana Marketing Corporation has a record of prices of selected agricultural commodities from 200 2005 and this is widely used for analysis as well as to provide historical price trends for the key stakeholders stakeholders.

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3.6.2 AMIS - This is a mobile text messaging service which was designed for easy and reliable access to prices by exporters, farmers and consumers consumers. Users can access the current agricultural commodity prices by sending a text message to 1010 with the name of a specific commodity (produce).. The service is managed by MOA/GMC through DIGICEL. In 2016, there were 52 price updates sent by the Guyana Marketing Corporation to DIGICEL for upload into the Agriculture Market information System ((AMIS) database.

3.6.3 Collection of Export Data – GMC is also responsible for the collection ollection and monitoring of the export of nontraditional agricultural commodities. This data is used to

Figure 14: AMIS Flyer

observe the trends of commodities exported from Guyana to regional and extra-regional regional countries.

Information on the types and quantities of agricultural commodities exported is collected from the t Guyana Revenue Authority, Caribbean Airlines Airlines, Plant Quarantine and GMC’s Packaging Facilities as well as from individual exporters and companies..

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Guyana Marketing Corporation: Annual Report 3.7 Export Brokerage Service The Corporation has maintained its export brokerage service to all farmers, exporters and agro-processors. During ng 2016, two hundred and forty seven even (247) documents were prepared and processed. ed. The above information showed that 59.1% (146) were for

fruits

&

vegetables,

while

approximately 7.3% (18) of the documents were for the exportation of seafood and the remaining 17.8% (44) were for the

Figure 15: Comparison of Export Documents by Types prepared in 2015 and 2016

exportation of other commodities such as leather craft aft and virgin coconut oil and other processed items.

A comparative analysis of the export documents that were prepared in 201 2015 and 2016

revealed

that

there

was

approximately 29% decline in the use of the export brokerage service.

Figure 16: Monthly Comparison of Export Documents 2016

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Guyana Marketing Corporation: Annual Report 3.8 Market and Enterprise Information System The Market and Enterprise Information System which is better known as GMC’s website is one of the main means of disseminating market and marketing information. This provides an electronic database with information for producers, exporters, agro-processors and other interested stakeholders.. It provides vital information

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market

entry

Figure 17: Most Popular Pages on GMC’s Website

requirements, list of agro-processors processors and exporters etc.

In 2016,, clients continued to use the Market and Enterprise Information System as a means of accessing information on the non-traditional

agriculture

sector.

Information on all of the services that are provided vided by GMC can be found on the website, for example, Brokerage, Market Analysis, Agri-Business Business Development, Cold

Figure 18: Most Downloaded Files on GMC’s Website

Storage Facility and Market Extension. xtension.

During the reporting year, online clients lients were mostly interested in obtaining information on Exporters, Agroprocessors, Board of Directors, Packaging Facilities and Farmers (see Figure 17).. Furthermore, the AgroProcessors’ list, Exporters List and Crates Brochure, were among the most downloaded files (See ( Figure 18).

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Guyana Marketing Corporation: Annual Report 3.9 Other Activities 3.9.1 United States Food & Drug Administration Registration

All persons desirous of exporting food products to the USA must complete a US Food & Drug Administration Registration. In 2016, GMC completed forty nine (49) USFDA registrations for exporters.

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Guyana Marketing Corporation: Annual Report 4.0 AGRICULTURE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

During the year 2016, the Guyana Marketing Corporation continued to work closely with prospective and current agro-processors processors by conducting visits to agro agroprocessing facilities, s, providing assistance in the creation of labels, computing nutritional facts, sourcing of packaging

BOX 7:: Success Story:

materials, creating market linkages and assisting in the promotion of their products, among others others. In addition, the planning stage for the operationaliza operationalization of the Parika Agroprocessing Demonstration facility was initiated initiated.

4.1 Updating of GMC’s Agro- processors Database The Agro-processors’ processors’ database was updated in 2016. This database base saw the addition of new Agro Agro-processors information and the revision of existing Agro Agro-processors’ information.

4.2 Visits to Agro-processing processing Establishments Visits were made to six Agro-processing processing industries. The objectives of these visits were to determine the operations that are carried out at the processing facilities, pprovide recommendations

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Promoting the development of new, innovative and diversified products “Nature’s Fineness” is a new herbal tea that is manufactured locally by Ms. Princess Cosbert.. The idea to expand into the manufacturing of herbal tea on a commercial basis came after Ms. Cosbert had shared her herbal tea with a close friend while she was overseas. She he was encouraged to try her unique tea and give the people of Guyana a taste.

Returning to Guyana, Ms. Cosbert decided to venture into the manufacturing of the herbal tea bagss in August. The tea bags were first introduced in the Guyana Shop and are now being sold at several supermarkets. She introduced five flavours: Tulsi & Cure for all, Sweet-Sage Sweet & Suriname Cherry, Toyo & Eucalyptus, Lemon-grass Lemon & Teasum and Garlic & Ginger.

where

necessary to improve the respective business operations.

4.3 Provision of Technical Support to Prospective and Current Agro-processors Prospective and current agro-processors processors were provided with technical support and guidance in the areas of brand development, product testing, business registration, labeling, packaging and market opportunities.

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A formal request was made to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) by the Guyana Marketing Corporation through the Ministry of Agriculture, for technical assistance in ‘‘Capacity Capacity Building in Value Chain Analysis and Development for Agricultural Exports.’ This formal request stemmed from the Corporation undertaking of a Market rket Study in Suriname, where the need to develop new models for the marketing of commodities was recognized.

The Corporation recognized the ever changing market dynamics that govern the exportation of agricultural commodities. Hence, there is the urgent nneed eed for stakeholders along these chains to quickly understand these new market arrangements, in order to capture and maintain high end markets, through the development of the most appropriate models.

4.5 The Computation of Nutritional Facts The Genesis R&D program was used to compute nutritional facts labels for new and existing agro-processors. processors. This programme was donated to the Guyana Marketing Corporation by the Guyana Chapter of PROPEL Opportunities

(Promotion for

of Produce

Re Regional through

Enterprises and Linkages) which was funded

Figure 19: Screenshot from ESHA Software

by the Caribbean Hunger Fund. A total of ninety four (94) nutritional facts labels were computed. Labels were generated for entities such as the Guyana School of Agriculture, re, Alpha Foundation College, Gobin’s Farm & Kitchen, Wowetta Women’s Agro-processors, processors, Marcia’s Products, Major’s Food Manufacturing, Kuru Kururu Farmers Crop and Livestock Association, SS Natural Fruit Flavour, Luke’s Manufacturing, Parishara Organic Food Processors, Helping Hand Women Prod Producers Co-operative Society Ltd., GLDA among others.

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Guyana Marketing Corporation: Annual Report 4.6 Hinterland Development 4.6.1 Region 1 Awareness Sessions

In May 2016, a team from the Guyana Marketing Corporation in collaboration with the NAREI’s personnel from the Mabaruma sub-district district visited a number of villages in M Mabaruma and Port Kaituma. The main objective of the visit was to ascertain the level of pr production oduction that was undertaken by farmers and AgroAgro processors,, provide technical assistance and linkages to the stakeholders stakeholders.

4.6.2 Region 9 (North Rupununi & Central Rupununi) Fact Finding Mission During the period of 23 - 27 November 2016, a team from GMC visited and held consultation sessions in eleven (11) villages.. The villages visited were Annai,

Wowetta,

Bina

Hill,

Rupertee,

Aranaputa, naputa, Parishara, Nappi, Hiawa, St. Ignatius, Quarrie and Moco Moco.

The main reasons for or undertaking this exercise were to interact with current and potential agro agroprocessors and to ascertain ertain their production capacity as well as their constraints.

The GMC team used the opportunity to explain the corporation’s role and purpose within the

Figure 20: Fact Finding Mission: Consultation Session

agricultural sector. Most of the agro agro-processors processors were not familiar with the agency and its work but by the end of the meetings they were well informed informed. After the mission, the GMC team continued to work with these agro-processors processors with the aim of resolving some of their immediate constraints.

4.6.3 Rupununi Stakeholders Business Forum The GMC Region 9 outreach team attended the Rupununi Stakeholders Business Forum on November 26, 2016. This meeting was held eld with the hope of fostering innovative business solutions that are ar viable, economically feasible and socially and environmentally sustainable for Region 9. It also intended to create a platform for networking in critical areas of agriculture business de development velopment among local, national,

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regional actors and stakeholders. In attendance, among others, were representatives from IICA, Ministry of Indigenous Peoples Affairs and Conservation International.

4.7 Stakeholders Networking Forum The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) through Guyana Marketing

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The forum created a network for stakeholders to interact and form linkages. There were one hundred and eighty seven (187) participants in attendance.

Figure 21: Stakeholders’ Networking Forum

These included current and prospectiv prospective farmers, agro-processors and exporters along with Cargo Providers, Packaging Material Suppliers, Regulatory Agencies, and Financial Institutions among others.

Participants were able to obtain vital information on energy saving techniques, niques, availability of packaging materials, services provided by various airlines and shipping companies and funding opportunities among others.

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Guyana Marketing Corporation: Annual Report 5.0 GUYANA SHOP 5.1 Promotions The Guyana Shop continued its activities in 2016 to promote the use of locally manufactured products.

Various events were organized to commemorate national and religious holidays with Agro Agro-processors who took full advantage to showcas showcase their products.

Some of these events were held at the Robb Street location, while others were held in various regions of Guyana.

Figure 22: Street Fair at Port Mourant, Berbice.

In March, the Guyana Shop participated in GMC’s first ever Agriculture Street Fair in Berbice. This event was held in front of Spready’s Supermarket in Port Mo Mourant.

To ensure that the Agro-processors processors remain committed to the effort, GMC provided transportation to assist some Agro-processors in their participation of the event.

The Guyana Shop in collaboration with IICA held an event

Figure 23: Street Fair at Hydronie Market, East Bank Essequibo

in September to commemorate Indigenous month. This entailed the Women Agro-processors processors Development Network (WADNET), a group comprised of eleven (11) Indigenous Groups, showcasing and sselling a diverse array of products.

In celebration of its 4th Anniversary in October, the Guyana Shop reflected on the four years of business, after which, tokens of appreciation were distributed to patrons. Also, during the anniversary week, there was a

Figure 24: Celebrating Guyana Shop’s 4th Anniversary.

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promotional event where four gift hampers, a representation of four years, were offered as prizes to customers. Customers tomers were required to write their contact information and name on their receipt of purchase, regardless of the amount, and place it in a box, for a subsequent date of drawing.

During the Christmas season, the Guyana Shop continued its sensitization and offered for sale,, gift baskets/hampers to the public on request. These hampers were made with carefully selected items usedd during the Christmas Holidays and were sold at various prices.

BOX 8:: Success Story: Rambrich Gas Station and Supermarket in Bengal now has a fully stocked Gondola with locally manufactured products On the 16th February 2016, GMC delivered

a

Gondola

and

locally

manufactured products to Mr. Lekha Rambrich. The Gondola with the locally manufactured products has been placed in the Supermarket at the Rambrich Gas

5.2 Taking Guyana Shop National

Station in #41 Village, Corentyne, Berbice. Persons living in this area are

The continuous drive to take the Guyana Shop national,

now able to have access to more locally

through Public-Private Private Partnership Partnerships with owners of

produced

supermarkets across the country continued in 2016 2016. By the end of the year, the Guyana Shop had established four new

commodities

as

GMC

continued its initiative to “Take the Guyana Shop hop National”. Additionally, Mr. Rambrich emphasized his continued

“corners”. These were at L. Bukhan & Son Supermarket in

support in the promotion and sale of

Parika,, L. Rambrich Gas Station & Sup Supermarket in Bengal

locally manufactured commodities.

#41 Village and Skyline Supermarket at Agriculture Road. L. Rambrich Gas Station & Supermarket ermarket was supplied with a Gondola.

The Guyana Shop was given the opportunity to showcase and sell local products during the Jubilee Festival at the Marriot Hotel.. A team from the Marriott Hotel visited the Guyana Shop and chose products that were acceptable to the hotel’s standards. After the completion of the 50th Anniversary celebrations, the Marriott Hotel continued to sell the products in its Retail Outlet. A Gondola was provided to assist in showcasing the local products. | /5.0 Guyana Shop

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Guyana Marketing Corporation: Annual Report 6.0 PACKAGING FACILITIES There are two Packaging Facilities namely; Central Packaging Facility (CPF) at Sophia and the Parika Agro Packaging Facility (PAPF) at Parika. These Packhouses serve to facilitate the processing of fresh fruits and vegetables for export. At the Parika Agro Packaging Facility, a farmer’s walkway is available to assist farmers in the offloading of their produce.

6.1 Improvements in the Pack houses 2016 •

Figure 25: Central Packaging ging Facility, Sophia

Sheds were built at both facilities to cover the reefer containers

•

A portion of the lighting system was corrected at the Central Packaging Facility.

•

Improvements were done to ramps that lead to the refrigerated containers at both Packaging Facilities.

6.2 Services Offered at the Packaging Facilities 6.2.1 Refrigerated Containers These were used at the request of exporters, the aim of which was to ensure produce were stored at the correct temperature prior to exportation exportation.

Approximately, 138 MT of fruits and vegetables, both fresh and processed, were stored in the refrigerated containers in 2016.

Figure 26: GMC’s Refrigerated Containers for rental

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Guyana Marketing Corporation: Annual Report 6.2.2 Refrigerated Trucking Service Exporters continued to use the trucking service to transport their produce from farms to the pack houses or ports of exit. In 2016, 6, there were 80 requests made for the usage of the refrigerated trucks.

Figure 27: GMC’s Refrigerated Trucks for rental

6.2.3 Field Crates The leasing of agricultural field crates rates was ongoing in 2016. There were 314 crates leased to farmers and exporters in 2016. Additionally, the Manager of the Packaging Facilities participated in a training session at the Parika Packaging Facilities to promote and encourage the use of agricultural field crates.

6.3 Performance of the Facilities during 2016

Figure 28: GMC’s Agricultural Field Crates for rental

In 2016, 901 metric tonnes of fruits and vegetables were prepared for export at the Central Packing Facility. A total of one hundred ten (110)) shipments were processed, of which fifty five (55) were for exports xports via air and fifty five (55) were for exports via sea.

In relation to the Parika Agro Packaging Facility, 90 metric tonnes of produce were processed for export at this facility. Ten (10)) shipments were for

Figure 29: Non-traditional traditional Agricultural Commodities prepared at the Packaging Facilities

exports via air while seven (7)) shipments were for exports via sea.

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Guyana Marketing Corporation: Annual Report 6.4 Engagements with Stakeholders

BOX 9: Export Destinations

During 2016,, the staff of the Packaging Facilities continued their engagements with various stakeholders. Meetings were held with air service providers, Georgetown Chambers of Commerce & Indust Industry and GOINVEST, among others.

Packaging Facility 6.5 Promoting the Services of the Pack An Open Day was held at the Central Packaging Facility in October where the public was invited to interact with the personnel of the

Countries to which produce prepared at the Packaging Facilities were sent: • • • • • • •

Barbados Trinidad USA Canada St. Maarten Antigua

Packaging Facilities.

6.6 Visits made to the Pack houses Consultations were done during the year with prospective and current exporters.. Clients were given information nformation on requirements for exporting to various countries, use of the facilities, use of the refrigerated trucks, refrigerated containers and plasticc crates, linkage to sources of produce, freight carriers and allowable commodities for

Figure 30: Central Packaging Facility Open Day

respective countries.

In addition to prospective and current exporters, a total of two hundred forty seven ((247) students visited the Packaging Facilities in 201 2016.

The

visitors were given a demonstration on the preparation of fruits and vegetables for export.

Information was also provided on the flow of the packaging facility, as well as guidelines for its uuse, post- harvest handling of the produce and packaging of fruits and vegetables. The students

Figure 31: School Visit to Central Packaging Facility

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Guyana Marketing Corporation: Annual Report 7.0 PRICE AND EXPORT ANA ANALYSIS

Market Analysis provides essential information on prices, exports and imports to determine the attractiveness and dynamics of non non-traditional agricultural commodities in the domestic tic and international markets. The Market Analyst and Marketing Officers collect, monitor, analyze and disseminate information for both fresh and processed commodities within the non non-traditional traditional agriculture sector. This information includes price movements, export and import trends which is provided to policymakers and other relevant releva stakeholders such as exporters, agro agro-processors, farmers, service providers etc.

7.1 Price Analysis1 7.1.1 Vegetables At Bourda market, the prices of vegetables

generally

increased.

Notably, the highest average quarterly pricess for bora, squash and cabbage were all recorded in the last quarter.

However, the he third quarter saw the highest prices being recorded for most vegetables.. By the third quarter, there

Figure 32: Average Quarterly Wholesale Vegetable Prices at Selected Prices

were significant increases in thee prices of cabbage (111%), cori corilla lla (41%), calaloo (63%), cucumber (51%), pakchoi (39%) and saeme (90%) when compared to th the prices recorded in the first quarter.

The he vegetable prices at Stabroek market generally followed the same trend as at Bourda market. However, the highest prices for most vegetables were recorded in the fourth quarter. In the fourth quarter, the most significant price increases were seame (198%), tomato (127%) and squash (86%). Notably, the price of pumpkin remained relatively latively stable throughout 2016.

There was generally an upward price trend for vegetables at the Parika Farmgate market. In the third quarter, vegetables such as bora, boulanger, cabbage, cucumber, ochro and pack choi recorded their highest prices for the year 2016. When compared to the prices recorded in the first quarter, the increases 1

The price analysis provides a comparison of the average quarterly wholesale prices in 2016. It provides a written analysis of the prices at Bourda, Stabroek, Parika Farmgate and Charity markets and it compares them throughout the four quarters of the ye year.

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which included bora (515%), boulanger (63%) and pak choi (75%) proved to be relatively significant. While vegetables such as corilla, pumpkin, saeme, squash and tomato rec recorded orded their highest prices in the fourth quarter. The most significant increases when compared to the first quarter were evident in the prices of tomato (235%), squash (173%) and saeme (120%).

Charity market had an upward trend for vegetables, similar to Stabroek market; the highest prices were recorded in the fourth quarter.. When compared to the average quarterly prices in the first quarter of 2016, there were significant increases in the prices of boulanger (60%), squash (182%) and tomato (112%).

However, the price of cucumber continuously declined throughout the year.

7.1.2 Fruits The average quarterly wholesale price prices of most fruits at Bourda market declined by the fourth quarter of 2016. However, there were notable increases in the prices of lemon (112%), mango (44%) and passion fruit (36%). These three commodities recorded their highest prices for the year in the fourth quarter.

Similar to the price trend at Bourda market, the general price trend for fruits

Figure 33: Average Quarterly Wholesale Fruit Prices at Selected Markets

at Stabroek market was downward when the average prices recorded at the first and fourth quarters of 2016 were compared. During the third quarter, most of the prices of fruits reached their peak. Fruits such as ccayenne ayenne banana, sweet fig banana and watermelon increased by 32%, 29% and 25% respectively. However, the most significant increase for 2016 was that of passion fruit, which increased by 60% in the fourth quarter from $291 per kg in the first quarter.

At Parika rika Farmgate market, the second quarter saw most of the prices of fruits being at their highest, though the general price trend between the prices recorded in the first and fourth quarters was downward.

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The fruit prices at Charity arity market also generally declined over the year. However, the highest prices were recorded in the second quarter. During this quarter, there were significant increases in the prices of orange and watermelon which increased by 47% and 36% respectively. O Onn the other hand, commodities such as apple banana, cayenne banana and pineapple declined significantly throughout the year. Notably, the average wholesale price for carambola remained relatively stable at the Charity market.

7.1.3 Seasoning Generally,

the

average

quarterly

wholesale prices of seasonings increased at Bourda market.. In the fourth quarter, the prices of hot pepper and wiri wiri pepper increased by 159% and 184% respectively spectively when compared to the prices recorded inn the first quarter. There were significant increases in the prices of eschallot (191%) 191%) and sweet pepper (128%) in the third quarter.

Figure 34: Average Annual Wholesale Root Crop Prices at Selected Markets

Similar to Bourda market, the prices of seasonings increased at Stabroek market. In the third quarter, the highest prices for the year were recorded for eschallot and ginger which increased by 220% and 93% respectively. In the fourth quarter the prices of hot pepper, sweet pepper and wiri wiri pepper increased by 204%, 159% and 141% respectively.

There was a similar upward trend at Parika Farmgate market. Eshchallot and sweet pepper recorded their highest prices for the year in the third quarter; this represented a 268% and 214% increase respectively from the first quarter. On the other hand, hot pepper and wiri wiri pepper recorded major increases in the fourth quarter of 405% and 253% respectively.

At Charity market, the prices of hot pepper and sweet pepper increased by 167 167% % and 96% in the fourth quarter. The fourth quarterr also recorded the highest prices for these two commodities for the year.

Additionally, in the third quarter, there was 164% increase in the price of eschallot.

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Guyana Marketing Corporation: Annual Report 7.1.4 Root Crops At Bourda market, the average quarterly wholesale prices of plantain and sweet potato have declined over the year while the prices of cassava eddo have remained relatively stable.

However, by the third quarter, the price of yam had increased by 33% 33%.

The prices of root crops at Stabroek market have generally declined over the year. The prices of cassava, plantain and sweet potato were all being

Figure 35: Average Annual Wholesale Root Crop Prices at Selected Markets Marke

sold at lower prices on the wholesale market arket by the end of 2016. Cassava, plantain and sweet potato declined by 72%, 30% and 43%, respectively. Furthermore, the price of eddo has remained relatively stable throughout the year while the price of yam increased by 19% in the third quarter.

There were significant declines in the price prices of plantain (51%) and sweet potato tato (61%) at Parika Farmgate market. Notably, the price of cassava steadily declined within the last two quarters of 2016 after rising by 26% in the second quarter. In the third quarter, the prices of eddo and yam increased by 19% and 21% respectively.

Att Charity market, the prices of root crops fell as the year progressed. There were major reductions in the prices of cassava (20%), plantain (38%) and sweet potato (55%).

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7.2 Analysis of Exports In 2016, Guyana’s exports of non--traditional agricultural commodities totaled 10, 10,122 metric tonnes valued at G$2 billion or US$ 10 million, which reflected an 8% % decrease in exports from 2015. In 2015,, exports of non nontraditional agricultural commodities totaled 10,990 MT as seen in the Figure 36..

Figure 36: Exports of Non-traditional traditional Agricultural Commodities

Notwithstanding the overall reduction in exports in 2016 when compared to 2015, it is noteworthy to mention that there was increase in exports to Antigua, Barbados, Jam Jamaica, ica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis during the reporting year. In relation, to extra extra-regional regional exports, there was increase in exports in 2016 when compared to 2015 to Canada, France and St. Marteen (please refer to table VI.)

Of the total exports, 584 metric tonnes or 6% was exported by air representing a 41% increase from 2015. Additionally, 9,538 metric tonnes or 94% was exported by sea reflecting a 10% decrease from last year. Increases were evident in the following commodities, ma mango (204 metric tonnes), watermelon (232 metric tonnes), bora (24 metric tonnes), pumpkin (342 metric tonnes), lime (64 metric tonnes onnes), eddo (313

Figure 37: Exports by Air and Sea

metric tonnes), coconut water (159 m metric tonnes) and heart of palm (969 metric tonnes)..

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Regional exports accounted for 1, 1,779 metric tonnes or 17% and Extra Regional exports totaled 8,344 metric tonnes or 83% during 201 2016.

In 2015,, Regional exports totaled 1, 1,906 metric tonnes (13%) and Extra Regional exports totaled 9,093 metric tonnes (87%).

Figure 38: Comparison of Regional & Extra--regional Exports 2015 & 2016

The major importing countries regionally were Trinidad and Tobago (472 metric tonnes tonnes), Suriname (474 metric tonnes),), Barbados ((655 metric tonnes), and Antigua (148 metric tonnes tonnes).

Figure 39: Major Regional Importers

The major importing countries extra extra-regionally were Dominican Republic (5,851 metric tonnes tonnes), USA (1,203 metric tonnes),), France ((860 metric tonnes) and Canada (417 metric tonnes tonnes).

Figure 40: Major Extra-Regional Regional Importers

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The major fresh commodities exported in 2016 were coconuts (6,987 metric tonnes), eddo (313 metric tonnes), pumpkin (342 metric tonnes), ginger (66 metric tonnes), pineapple (120 metric tonnes), watermelon (232 metric tonnes), mango (204 metric tonnes) and limes (64 metric tonnes). The major processed commodities exported included heart of palm (969 metric tonnes), copra (36 metric tonnes), crude coconut oil (42 metric tonnes), sauces (155 metric tonnes), coconut water (159 metric tonnes), pepper sauce (72 metric tonnes), frozen katahar (46 metric tonnes), achar (23 metric tonnes) and frozen pepper (11 metric tonnes) .Furthermore, a total of forty (40) fresh products and twenty (25) processed products were exported in 2016.

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Guyana Marketing Corporation: Annual Report 8.0 ADMINISTRATION & ACCOUNTING 8.1 Administration 8.1.1 Employment

Guyana Marketing Corporation prides itself as an equal opportunity provider; employment is based upon the needs of the Corporation and qualifications and experiences of the candidate, regardless of ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation and no discrimination against persons with disabilities. In January 2016, there were forty four (44) staff members and at the end of December 2016 there were forty seven (47) staff members.

VACANT POSITIONS Marketing Department:

-

Senior Marketing Officer (Parika Agro Packaging Facility)

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Senior Marketing Officer (Marketing Information Centre)

Administration:

-

Office Assistant

SUSPENSION:

-

Laxmi Jaikeshan, Farmers’ Coordinator

-

Oslen Gordon, Marketing Officer

DISMISSAL:

-

Ryan Juman, Stock Clerk: 27/01/2016

RESIGNATION:

-

Ananda Persaud, Executive Assistant: 01/10/2016

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Nankumarie Pooran, Cashier: 13/10/2016

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Cort Duke, Shop Assistant: 23/07/2016

WALKED OFF:

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Akeem Jackman, Packhouse Assistant: 07/01/2016

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Teron Teixeira, Driver: 08/02/2016

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Sheldon Smith, Stock Clerk: 03/05/2016

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Johan David, Agriculture Business Development Officer: 01/09/2016

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Neil Blackett, Shop Assistant: 21/09/2016

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Candale Burnette, Cashier: 10/10/2016

ASSUMED DUTIES

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Akeila Hilliman, Crop Extension Assistant: 01/09/2016

FROM MINISTRY OF

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Camille Birch, Crop Extension Assistant: 01/09/2016

AGRICULTURE (MOA)

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Theanna Davidson, Crop Extension Assistant: 01/09/2016

-

8.1.2 DATE

Keith Ali, Crop Extension Assistant: 01/09/2016

Staff Capacity Development (Training And Workshops) NAME OF PROGRAMME

ORGANIZED BY

HELD AT

ATTENDED BY

January 13, 2016

Agro-Processors’ Training Ministry of Business

The Author Chung Convention Centre

Aneilia Qualis Shanaza Ally-Khan Monique Charles Martin Poon

January 27, 2016

Food-Based Dietary Guidelines for Guyana Workshop

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Ministry of Health

Diana Dodson

January 27, 2016

Tourism Satellite Account (TSA) Awareness Workshop

Guyana Tourism Authority

The Author Chung Convention Centre

Omalita Balgobin

NAME OF PROGRAMME

ORGANIZED BY

HELD AT

DATE

ATTENDED BY

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March 7-11, 2016

Statistical Data Analysis The Food and Agriculture for Evidence Based Policy Organization (FAO) Making

April 4, 2016 April 5, 2016 April 5-29, 2016

Tax Update Workshop

April 6-7, 2016

Regency Suites

Malaika Austin Marissa Dalton

Guyana Revenue Authority Guyana Revenue Authority Guyana Revenue Authority Guyana Revenue Authority The Guyana Red Cross The Guyana Red Cross

Imtiaz Karim

Food Safety and Quality Standards (Pork and Chicken)

Guyana School of Agriculture (GSA)

Guyana School of Agriculture (GSA)

Martin Poon

April 7-8, 2016

Seminar on Supervisory Management Skills

JTW & Associates Management Institute

Private Sector Building

Imtiaz Karim Cleland Kingston

April 14-16, 2016

Management for Development Results

Chamber of Commerce, International Development Bank (IDB), Caribbean Development Bank, Tourism Hospitality Association of Guyana

Cara Lodge

Victoria Johnson Richard Hanif

May 01-10, 2016

First Aid and CPR Training

The Guyana Red Cross

The Guyana Red Cross

Victoria Johnson Sophia Mittelholzer Ghansham Singh

June 6, 2016

Pre-Consultancy Workshop for the AgroProcessing Sector

GCCI/CSME/EPA

Cara Lodge

Martin Poon Aneilia Qualis Monique Charles

DATE June 7-9, 2016

Tax Update Workshop First Aid and CPR Training

NAME OF PROGRAMME Personnel Practices & Policies

ORGANIZED BY Ministry of the Presidency, Training Division

HELD AT Public Service Training Centre

Latoya Adams Victoria Johnson Sophia Mittelholzer Ghansham Singh

ATTENDED BY Victoria Johnson

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CODEX Cooperation Project Workshop

The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA)

Cara Lodge

Martin Poon

July 14, 2016

First Aid and CPR Training and an information session on the managing of finances

The Ministry of Agriculture

Boardroom of the Ministry of Agriculture

Monique Charles Ivory Duncan

July 29, 2016

Family Agriculture Workshop

Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA)

Boardroom of IICA

Malaika Austin

Aug 3, 2016 Training session on Self Image

Ministry of Agriculture

Devin Warner Aneilia Qualis

Aug 4, 2016 Training session for Cleaners

Ministry of Agriculture

Aug 16 – 19, 2016

Principles of Supervisor Management – Module I

Ministry of Presidency, Department of Public Service

Ministry of Agriculture’s Boardroom Ministry of Agriculture’s Boardroom Department of Public Service, Training Division

Sep 16, 2016

International Financial Reporting Standards and International Standards on Auditing

The Marriott Hotel

Imtiaz Karim

Sep 21, 2016

Inventory Management Unit

The Association of Chartered Accountants (ACCA) and Institute of Chartered Accountants of Guyana (ICAG) Empretec Guyana

Empretec Training Room

Sheldon Smith

Sep 27, 2016

Procurement Unit

Empretec Guyana

Empretec Training Room

Sheldon Smith

Pamela Leitch

Kevin Macklingam Marissa Dalton

No training or workshop conducted in October, 2016 DATE Nov 14-18, 2016

NAME OF PROGRAMME ORGANIZED BY Monitoring and Evaluation Ministry of Finance Training

HELD AT Conference Centre

ATTENDED BY Shanaza Ally-Khan

Nov 15-16,

Capacity Building of

Regency Suites

Johan David

Inter-American Institute for

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Private Stakeholders in Traceability Systems Workshop

Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA)

Hotel

Marissa Dalton

Nov 22, 2016

National Coordination Mechanism Validation Workshop

Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA)

Regency Suites Hotel

Malaika Austin

Dec 06-07, 2016

Project Monitoring and Evaluation

Monitoring and Evaluation, Ministry of Agriculture

Marissa Dalton

Dec 08-09, 2016

Modern Technologies for Cassava Cultivation in Guyana

APC-Colombia, CLAYUCA and the Ministry of Agriculture

Main Boardroom, Ministry of Agriculture NAREI

Malaika Austin Jo-Lee Walton Keith Ali

8.2 Accounting Guyana Marketing Corporation operates an accounting department which is responsible for managing the finances of the Corporation. This ranged from paying bills to making sure that the employees who work for the corporation are paid.

The main accounting department functions are:Make payments – that is to ensure that bills are paid by the Corporation on time and also at the least cost possible.

Payroll - ensure that the employees are all paid correctly and on time. Also, the department ensures that all employees pay their correct taxes.

Receive payments - make sure that payments received are processed correctly. These payments are for services or products the corporation has provided.

Prepare Budget - responsible for formulating budgets and estimates of what the corporation should be spending. This may be done by department.

The department was manned by four staff in 2016.

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The corporation’s budget for 2016 was: Capital Current

-

G$ 5M G$ 139.5 M

Figure 41: GMC’s Current Project 2016

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9.0 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Guyana Marketing Corporation's Board of Directors comprises both Public and Private sector individuals.

The board was appointed by Cabinet to serve for the period July 01, 2015 to June 30, 2016.

The Board was made up of the following persons: 1. Ms. Michelle Johnson - Chairman 2. Ms. Vilma Da Silva – Member 3. Mr. Brian Sears – Member 4. Mr. Rajdai Jagarnauth – Member 5. Mr. Deodat Doodnauth – Member 6. Ms. Michalene Wilson – Member 7. Ida Sealey-Adams – Ex-officio Member

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Guyana Marketing Corporation: Annual Report 10.0 APPENDIX Table 1A: Quarterly Average Retail Prices for 2016 at the Reported Markets COMMODITY BOURDA RETAIL MARKET FRUITS BANANA (APPLE) BANANA (CAYENNE) BANANA (SWEET FIG) GOLDEN - APPLE GRAPEFRUIT LEMON LIME (ROUND) MAMEY MANGO ORANGE PAPAW PASSION FRUIT PINEAPPLE PLANTAIN SAPODILLA TANGARINE WATERMELON GROUND PROVISION CASSAVA EDDO SWEET POTATO YAM LEGUMES MINICA # 4 BLACKEYE MEAT BEEF CHICKEN EGGS (LOCAL WHITE) PORK NUTS COCONUT (DRY) COCONUT (WATER) SEASONINGS ESCHALLOT CELERY GINGER PEPPER (HOT) PEPPER (SWEET) PEPPER (WIRI WIRI) CHERRY SCALLION VEGETABLES BORA BOULANGER(MED) CABBAGE CALALOO CORILLA CUCUMBER OCHRO PAK CHOI PUMPKIN SAEME SQUASH (MED) TOMATO

UNIT

1ST QTR

$/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS

299.48 437.16 440.71 298.52 87.61 858.00 441.38 605.00 311.49 277.25 342.34 458.15 232.70 329.29 508.75 298.51 246.55

$/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS

2ND QTR

3RD QTR

4TH QTR

AVERAGE 2016

314.91 419.94 443.88 3.52 57.20 1,187.45 386.48 577.52 472.32 386.15 496.35 247.17 235.71 503.80 357.50 246.53

292.11 430.22 424.72 239.31 68.12 1,059.12 372.64 718.67 563.76 265.23 359.75 585.75 241.02 223.97 599.57 299.24 265.22

272.92 422.36 400.16 364.44 64.31 632.65 559.07 611.60 577.67 229.12 339.13 624.73 214.00 240.81 638 267.3 200.75

294.86 427.42 427.37 226.45 69.31 934.31 439.89 645.09 507.61 310.98 356.84 541.25 233.72 257.45 562.53 305.64 239.76

189.13 193.39 356.97 594.00

188.57 192.82 233.20 607.20

186.08 191.89 216.94 643.87

168.27 189.08 199.78 603.53

183.01 191.80 251.72 612.15

$/KGS $/KGS

1,063.33 421.14

958.22 476.67

1,056.00 430.22

-

1,025.85 442.68

$/KGS $/KGS $/EAC $/KGS

897.74 811.87 33.09 1,084.77

902.67 796.53 30.75 1,097.90

908.72 822.56 37.39 1,105.15

868.06 819.18 34.07 1,029.74

894.30 812.54 33.83 1,079.39

$/EAC $/EAC

163.05 112.30

166.62 115.58

183.02 109.76

151.82 116.80

166.13 113.61

$/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS

335.87 677.03 581.86 382.80 571.53 745.07 308.00

524.67 1,160.97 1,188.00 330.00 624.80 676.76 467.50

835.39 1,497.22 1,177.31 412.67 1,209.39 834.71 693.00

541.68 1,286.11 669.43 922.81 1114.27 1781.41 -

559.40 1,155.33 904.15 512.07 880.00 1,009.49 489.50

$/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS

885.11 300.92 311.55 237.16 263.29 118.94 229.94 321.27 151.87 485.22 148.89 371.16

698.84 286.46 563.16 261.96 308.00 137.78 250.80 402.79 130.74 704.00 189.35 613.49

825.24 334.75 593.39 330.60 356.28 152.90 226.29 418.06 130.17 772.20 181.34 558.86

907.66 332.16 447.08 301.17 348.83 132.69 212.27 384.58 139.73 707.67 204.94 665.95

829.21 313.57 478.80 282.72 319.10 135.58 229.83 381.68 138.13 667.27 181.13 552.37

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Table 1A: Quarterly Average Retail Prices for 2016 at the Reported Markets (Cont’d) COMMODITY STABROEK RETAIL MARKET FRUITS BANANA (APPLE) BANANA (CAYENNE) BANANA (SWEET FIG) LEMON LIME (ROUND) MAMEY MANGO ORANGE PAPAW PASSION FRUIT PINEAPPLE PLANTAIN SAPODILLA TANGARINE WATERMELON GROUND PROVISIONS CASSAVA EDDO SWEET POTATO YAM LEGUMES BLACKEYE MINICA # 4 PEANUT MEAT BEEF CHICKEN EGGS (LOCAL WHITE) PORK NUTS COCONUT (DRY) COCONUT (WATER) SEASONING CELERY ESCHALLOT GINGER PEPPER (HOT) PEPPER (SWEET) PEPPER (WIRI WIRI) CHERRY VEGETABLES BORA BOULANGER(MED) CABBAGE CALALOO CORILLA CUCUMBER OCHRO PAK CHOI PUMPKIN SAEME SQUASH (MED) TOMATO

UNIT

1ST QTR

2ND QTR

3RD QTR

4TH QTR

AVERAGE 2016

$/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS

264.76 370.21 425.59 926.20 393.98 434.50 301.78 289.67 368.23 504.38 239.74 322.41 476.67 298.78 231.41

268.40 418.00 442.51 1,185.90 324.18 440.00 324.50 409.78 343.01 462.00 221.44 216.33 361.35 379.50 251.43

272.52 429.35 431.48 1,152.56 300.80 440.00 423.32 297.97 383.37 559.20 244.85 209.35 539.00 276.26 253.00

190.78 352.73 425.81 693.41 419.78 462.00 393.28 226.01 278.03 786.92 216.54 209.35 574.20 254.85 216.45

249.12 392.57 431.35 989.52 359.69 444.13 360.72 305.86 343.16 578.13 230.64 239.36 487.81 302.35 238.07

$/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS

180.05 182.95 345.17 586.67

183.33 164.39 202.13 572.73

154.71 162.87 243.42 575.83

126.20 144.77 189.48 442.01

161.07 163.75 245.05 544.31

$/KGS $/KGS $/KGS

505.65 1,067.41 990.00

471.78 871.44 901.29

469.33 880.00 957.85

493.78 892.91 838.10

485.14 927.94 921.81

$/KGS $/KGS $/EAC $/KGS

902.76 819.31 35.08 1,078.79

907.66 802.06 33.40 1,068.38

893.93 823.53 35.29 1,091.62

881.42 863.68 37.53 1,085.10

896.44 827.15 35.33 1,080.97

$/EAC $/EAC

183.80 111.40

171.60 111.61

179.47 107.56

155.06 109.54

172.48 110.03

$/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS

644.29 345.93 622.07 373.24 529.26 748.00

1,307.78 832.67 1,083.18 308.00 644.91 630.24

1,508.06 869.35 1,235.67 351.29 1,195.81 726.00

1,433.55 640.93 802.29 935.35 1,252.53 1,540.00

1,223.42 672.22 935.80 491.97 905.63 911.06

$/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS

925.30 256.98 315.59 249.80 268.55 131.70 237.83 336.22 163.48 163.48 143.76 329.24

914.84 241.04 625.37 296.85 277.44 139.27 264.92 404.62 143.10 143.10 190.97 581.92

921.16 305.56 570.82 301.14 317.94 161.10 222.84 386.42 133.24 133.24 190.19 458.22

1,007.36 303.08 442.84 316.54 354.84 118.37 250.52 400.36 158.08 158.08 224.61 595.42

942.17 276.67 488.66 291.08 304.69 137.61 244.03 381.91 149.48 149.48 187.38 491.20

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Table 1B: Quarterly Average Wholesale Prices for 2016 at the Reported Markets COMMODITY BOURDA WHOLESALE MARKET FRUITS BANANA (APPLE) BANANA (CAYENNE) BANANA (SWEET FIG) GOLDEN - APPLE GRAPEFRUIT LEMON LIME (ROUND) MANGO ORANGE PAPAW PASSION FRUIT PINEAPPLE SAPODILLA TANGERINE WATERMELON GROUND PROVISION CASSAVA EDDO PLANTAIN SWEET POTATO YAM LEGUMES MINICA # 4 NUTS COCONUT (DRY) COCONUT (WATER) SEASONINGS ESCHALLOT GINGER PEPPER (HOT) PEPPER (SWEET) PEPPER (WIRI WIRI) CHERRY SCALLION VEGETABLES BORA BOULANGER(MED) CABBAGE CORILLA CALALOO CUCUMBER OCHRO PAK CHOI PUMPKIN SAEME SQUASH (MED) TOMATO

UNIT

1ST QTR

2ND QTR

3RD QTR

4TH QTR

AVERAGE 2016

$/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS

220.71 330.35 336.39 224.00 43.02 530.06 326.61 265.75 215.56 270.93 366.47 185.83 366.67 239.25 169.93

236.34 306.90 346.82 220.00 39.60 550.00 280.60 300.67 315.33 293.67 374.79 204.20 330.00 270.60 163.06

210.22 321.44 322.67 159.50 35.64 596.78 240.34 245.77 187.53 284.95 370.92 198.84 471.43 209.83 188.99

178.68 309.19 281.24 233.20 35.93 1124.04 354.92 383.63 170.13 249.98 498.14 180.79 413.60 190.81 142.69

211.49 316.97 321.78 209.18 38.55 700.22 300.62 298.96 222.14 274.88 402.58 192.42 395.43 227.62 166.17

$/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS

99.00 97.82 225.15 232.60 363.73

103.24 98.21 151.80 116.91 402.11

100.68 99.41 151.40 113.67 484.00

100.04 102.42 155.34 110.59 459.56

100.74 99.47 170.92 143.44 427.35

$/KGS

938.67

784.67

880.00

$/100 $/100

94.92 55.18

105.74 48.28

111.89 51.50

114.77 83.91

106.83 59.72

$/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS

216.45 441.90 286.88 413.98 504.53 198.00

413.29 913.00 221.26 491.54 463.89 139.33

628.83 811.25 307.78 943.15 584.94 550.00

416.81 487.24 742.05 887.14 1431.22

418.85 663.35 389.49 683.95 746.15 295.78

$/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS

387.28 334.14 235.97 180.97 124.70 75.23 158.61 179.74 93.15 306.31 99.79 263.17

375.80 155.29 451.94 217.17 134.33 98.25 171.91 207.24 111.10 513.33 129.08 478.66

388.49 196.78 497.44 254.83 203.28 113.73 168.67 250.23 94.88 583.00 125.58 427.47

1319.15 179.42 350.32 252.41 187.15 100.01 154.59 226.63 96.62 562.83 151.77 532.76

617.68 216.41 383.92 226.35 162.37 96.81 163.45 215.96 98.94 491.37 126.56 425.52

867.78

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Table 1B: Quarterly Average Wholesale Prices for 2016 at the Reported Markets (Cont’d) COMMODITY CHARITY WHOLESALE MARKET FRUITS BANANA (APPLE) BANANA (CAYENNE) CARAMBOLA CHERRY LEMON LIME (ROUND) ORANGE PINEAPPLE TANGERINE WATERMELON GROUND PROVISION CASSAVA EDDO PLANTAIN SWEET POTATO MEAT EGGS (LOCAL WHITE) CHICKEN (LOCAL) NUTS COCONUT (DRY) COCONUT (WATER) SEASONINGS ESCHALLOT PEPPER (HOT) PEPPER (SWEET) STARCH CASSAVA CASSAREEP COCONUT CASSAREEP CASSAVA STARCH COPRA HONEY VEGETABLES BORA BOULANGER(MED) CABBAGE CALALOO CORILLA CUCUMBER OCHRO PAK CHOI PUMPKIN SQUASH (MED) TOMATO

UNIT

1ST QTR

2ND QTR

3RD QTR

4TH QTR

AVERAGE 2016

$/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS

74.71 115.50 44.00 396.00 351.00 214.90 116.19 336.11 173.25 92.13

74.04 114.23 45.00 424.00 388.67 162.29 171.13 266.54 203.50 125.23

59.65 110.00 41.80 440.00 352.00 111.35 62.26 299.91 109.66 113.81

45.83 92.58 44.00 440.00 225.50 257.95 76.08 288.07 108.07 117.33

63.56 108.08 43.70 425.00 329.29 186.62 106.42 297.66 148.62 112.13

$/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS

110.00 113.67 126.50 282.33

106.62 105.77 85.46 160.77

89.69 110.85 82.25 142.15

88.00 110.00 77.92 128.00

98.58 110.07 93.03 178.31

$/TY $/KGS

752.50 753.50

774.17 761.54

900.77 788.62

895.00 748.00

830.61 762.92

53.72 33.00

62.15 33.00

69.38 33.00

77.00 35.75

65.56 33.69

$/KGS $/KGS $/KGS

366.67 342.83 664.00

666.77 235.23 729.38

968.00 280.92 1184.62

658.17 916.67 1301.67

664.90 443.91 969.92

$/GALS $/GALS $/KGS $/KGS $/GALS

6090.91

6000.00

6000.00 6000.00

6541.67

6158.15 6000.00

88.00 10100.00

98.08 11083.33

98.58 12100.00

102.21 10060.00

96.72 10835.83

$/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS

481.90 110.00 377.67 58.08 157.67 121.00 165.00 444.12 68.29 48.13 289.67

1871.21 110.00 616.00 57.67 196.31 104.58 206.46 451.00 77.00 56.10 484.00

1750.33

3142.86 176.00 504.17 74.80 231.00 86.35 201.67 444.77 83.42 135.67 614.17

1811.58 132.00 520.00 65.10 202.09 101.46 181.36 458.72 72.41 81.13 462.46

$/100 $/100

582.15 69.86 223.38 93.92 152.31 495.00 60.92 84.62 462.00

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Table 1B: Quarterly Average Wholesale Prices for 2016 at the Reported Markets (Cont’d)

COMMODITY PARIKA FARMGATE MARKET FRUITS BANANA (APPLE) BANANA (CAYENNE) BANANA (SWEET FIG) LIME (LONG) LIME (ROUND) ORANGE PAPAW PINEAPPLE TANGERINE WATERMELON GROUND PROVISION CASSAVA EDDO PLANTAIN SWEET POTATO YAM NUTS COCONUTS (DRY) COCONUT (WATER) SEASONINGS ESCHALLOT PEPPER (HOT) PEPPER (WIRI WIRI) CHERRY PEPPER (SWEET) VEGETABLES BORA BOULANGER(MED) CABBAGE CALALOO CORILLA CUCUMBER OCHRO PAK CHOI PUMPKIN SAEME SQUASH (MED) TOMATO

UNIT

1ST QTR

2ND QTR

3RD QTR

4TH QTR

AVERAGE 2016

$/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS

69.67 138.11 165.00 94.05 123.20 139.33 188.43 129.01 172.33 90.44

77.85 154.00 168.38 55.85

75.63 149.88 160.88 38.77

55.00 112.54 110.85 160.43

401.29 159.01 115.17 446.77 89.38

93.53 171.87 122.22 126.23 112.75

84.62 133.97 122.22 91.38 81.23

69.54 138.63 151.28 87.28 123.20 179.69 163.32 122.16 209.18 93.45

$/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS

56.22 68.44 114.89 156.44 235.71

71.08 75.31 72.77 71.92 225.50

37.13 81.13 55.00 77.00 286.00

33.00 68.54 56.69 60.92 175.08

49.36 73.36 74.84 91.57 230.57

$/100 $/100

52.80 44.00

51.28 44.00

114.95 44.00

67.69 44.00

71.68 44.00

$/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS

177.22 110.00 222.44 376.44

434.92 81.23 309.69 513.33

651.75 152.63 317.43 1182.50

406.15 555.08 784.67 939.23

417.51 224.74 408.56 752.88

$/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS

300.32 114.89 180.89 187.73 128.33 62.58 128.33 108.17 39.11 179.67 40.33 122.22

299.78 118.00 379.08 121.85 123.54 38.92 128.62 185.31 49.92 276.83 90.75 368.92

1846.43 187.00 374.00 118.80 141.63 67.10 141.63 189.75 45.65 396.00 101.20 291.50

290.11 177.69 286.00 186.83 148.92 42.98 133.69 154.85 56.86 396.00 110.00 409.54

684.16 149.40 304.99 153.80 135.61 52.90 133.07 159.52 47.89 312.13 85.57 298.05

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Table 1B: Quarterly Average Wholesale Prices for 2016 at the Reported Markets (Cont’d) COMMODITY PARIKA OPENGATE MARKET FRUITS BANANA (APPLE) BANANA (CAYENNE) BANANA (SWEET FIG) LIME (LONG) LIME (ROUND) MANGO ORANGE PAPAW PASSION FRUIT PINEAPPLE TANGERINE WATERMELON GROUND PROVISION CASSAVA EDDO PLANTAIN SWEET POTATO YAMS MEAT CHICKEN (LOCAL) EGGS (LOCAL WHITE) NUTS COCONUT (DRY) COCONUT (WATER) SEASONINGS ESCHALLOT GINGER PEPPER (HOT) PEPPER (SWEET) PEPPER (WIRI WIRI) CHERRY VEGETABLES BORA BOULANGER(MED) CABBAGE CALALOO CORILLA CUCUMBER OCHRO PAK CHOI PUMPKIN SAEME SQUASH (MED) TOMATO

UNIT

1ST QTR

2ND QTR

3RD QTR

4TH QTR

AVERAGE 2016

$/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS

81.89 152.78 179.06 108.90 138.60

89.69 165.85 180.23 70.40 77.00

86.63 160.88 171.88 51.15

66.00 123.54 121.85 181.42

81.05 150.76 163.26 102.97 107.80

168.06 280.09 388.67 183.33 205.33 103.89

227.40 267.95 375.69 172.52 274.15 103.23

116.19 297.92 396.00 194.79 156.75 129.25

105.35 218.59 380.77 185.68 109.66 92.23

154.25 266.14 385.28 184.08 186.47 107.15

$/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS

68.44 79.44 144.83 174.78 257.71

83.77 86.31 116.77 84.62 286.00

48.13 92.13 110.00 88.00 308.00

44.00 80.38 121.68 71.92 187.85

61.09 84.57 123.32 104.83 259.89

$/KGS $/TY

794.44 833.33

792.00 827.50

764.50 787.50

775.08 880.77

781.51 832.28

$/100 $/100

66.00 51.33

66.00 48.51

66.00 51.33

79.54 51.33

69.39 50.63

$/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS

220.00 418.00 138.11 430.22 286.00

497.54 599.08 95.19 592.17 203.08

693.00 605.00 178.75 1292.50 377.14

440.00 469.33 595.69 1049.23 846.15

462.64 522.85 251.94 841.03 428.09

$/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS

363.17 136.89 222.44 211.20 167.44 75.78 150.33 141.17 47.67 224.89 51.33 151.56

1143.52 140.00 419.69 132.00 154.00 46.71 152.31 222.12 57.45 328.31 111.83 432.67

2121.43 215.60 418.00

1136.26 199.83 328.31

178.75 75.90 162.25 222.75 53.35 440.00 123.20 349.25

182.77 50.43 154.00 187.85 63.97 440.00 132.00 453.54

1191.10 173.08 347.11 171.60 170.74 62.21 154.72 193.47 55.61 358.30 104.59 346.76

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Table 1B: Quarterly Average Wholesale Prices for 2016 at the Reported Markets (Cont’d)

COMMODITY STABROEK WHOLESALE MARKET FRUITS BANANA (APPLE) BANANA (CAYENNE) BANANA (SWEET FIG) LEMON LIME (ROUND) MANGO ORANGE PAPAW PASSION FRUIT PINEAPPLE WATERMELON GROUND PROVISIONS CASSAVA EDDO PLANTAIN SWEET POTATO YAM LEGUMES BLACKEYE MINICA # 4 PEANUT NUTS COCONUT (DRY) COCONUT (WATER) SEASONING ESCHALLOT GINGER PEPPER (HOT) PEPPER (SWEET) PEPPER (WIRI WIRI) CHERRY SCALLION VEGETABLES BORA BOULANGER(MED) CABBAGE CALALOO CORILLA CUCUMBER OCHRO PAK CHOI PUMPKIN SAEME SQUASH (MED) TOMATO

UNIT

1ST QTR

2ND QTR

3RD QTR

4TH QTR

AVERAGE 2016

$/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS

193.45 247.31 330.38 554.81 305.15 321.64 211.85 283.49 290.95 165.94 140.36

197.39 308.61 342.22 569.68 242.58 233.20 285.51 300.56 335.66 173.91 158.37

194.33 327.07 427.53 539.00 235.35 264.00 191.99 307.38 401.50 192.74 176.00

119.94 232.10 309.42 359.33 265.22 324.92 160.42 234.38 466.13 159.37 134.84

176.28 278.77 352.39 505.71 262.08 285.94 212.44 281.45 373.56 172.99 152.39

$/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS

286.76 99.57 217.22 231.25 373.08

116.11 90.90 138.16 113.21 384.01

89.65 97.72 137.68 153.57 444.19

80.73 91.73 152.58 132.71 313.30

143.31 94.98 161.41 157.69 378.65

$/KGS $/KGS $/KGS

377.67 891.00 792.00

357.87 696.35 654.72

397.33 742.26 745.00

435.54 817.06 679.80

392.10 786.67 717.88

$/100 $/100

95.54 51.86

107.25 44.00

115.50 53.38

128.27 -

111.64 49.75

$/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS

215.68 462.00 241.21 374.76 490.29 220.00

561.38 834.71 197.39 453.20 440.65 132.00

689.33 891.79 251.53 903.47 511.31

444.26 573.77 733.10 970.20 1180.41

477.66 690.57 355.81 675.41 655.67 176.00

$/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS $/KGS

400.99 155.96 225.31 131.73 168.03 82.54 148.12 166.41 101.28 212.67 82.88 205.59

440.87 142.69 492.56 175.93 179.97 83.17 171.61 214.69 95.49 419.29 119.37 455.53

3209.43 197.24 474.47 170.78 231.73 104.87 156.57 209.88 92.40 541.39 133.28 349.07

773.89 211.13 344.90 188.12 246.26 76.29 155.06 229.72 91.55 633.83 154.35 467.68

1206.30 176.76 384.31 166.64 206.50 86.72 157.84 205.18 95.18 451.80 122.47 369.47

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Table II: Regional and Extra-Regional Exports via Timehri during 2016 as compared with 2014 and 2015 TABLE II

REGIONAL AND EXTRA REGIONAL EXPORT VIA TIMEHRI DURING 2016 AS COMPARED WITH 2014 AND 2015

COMMODITY REGIONAL MARKETS Cassava Frozen Coconut (dry) Coconut Choka Cucumber Eddo Eschallot Limes Papaw Passion fruit Pepper (hot) Pepper (Wiri Wiri) Pineapple Plantain Pumpkin Sauces Watermelon Sub-Total Regional

COMMODITY EXTRA REGIONAL MARKETS Achar Awara Bilimbi Bora Boulanger Breadfruit Breadnut (frozen) Cassava Casareep Celery Cerassie Tea Coconut (Oil) Coconut Choka Corilla Eddo Eshallot Genip Kowa Jams & jellies Mango Mango (frozen) Ochro Pepper (hot) Pepper (sauce) Pepper (wiri wiri) Pepper (crushed) Pepper (wiri wiri) (frozen) Pineapple Plant Parts Plantain Chip Poi Pumpkin Saeme Sapodilla Sauces Squash Sweet basil Thyme (dried) Sub-Total Extra Regional TOTAL EXPORTS VIA AIR Note:Rate used for $US1.00=G$205.00

VOLUME (TONNES)

VOLUME (TONNES)

VOLUME (TONNES)

$G

OF TOT. VOLUME

$US

2014

2015

2016

2016

2016

2016

0.00 0.23 0.00 2.50 21.24 0.00 42.48 11.27 0.87 0.16 0.13 14.88 15.24 54.77 17.58 132.91 318.30

0.00 0.00 0.00 1.09 9.77 0.00 23.11 0.59 0.18 0.00 0.01 8.25 0.73 2.74 6.40 74.03 130.59

0.11 6.82 1.19 6.67 6.05 0.02 18.56 1.30

110,000 545,520 1,042,800 1,213,935 1,335,690 5,760 4,337,550 429,400 70,200 20,100 15,000

537 2,661 5,087 5,928 6,527 28 21,170 2,094 342 98 73 23,024 561 8,908 14,377 83,788 175,203

0.02 1.17 0.20 1.15 1.04 0.00 3.19 0.22 0.05 0.01 0.01 2.13 0.07 1.66 1.10 11.47 23.50

EXPORT VOLUME (TONNES)

EXPORT VOLUME (TONNES)

0.27

0.07 0.05 12.40 0.40 9.65 6.40 66.65 136.60

EXPORT VOLUME (TONNES)

4712480

115,020 1,826,140 2,936,000 17,153,220 35,868,815

EXPORT VALUE $G

% OF TOT. VOLUME

$US

2014

2015

2016

2016

2016

2016

4.36 2.70

1.93 1.61

19.67 19.46 0.00 24.81 3.00 0.02 5.76 0.00 5.75 0.63 28.05 0.00 3.72 0.32 0.00 148.21 0.00 1.13 0.75 1.48 34.47 0.02 0.00 4.43 2.51 0.03 0.00 60.93 11.15 0.19 1.48 8.75 1.61 6.02 404.18 722.48

17.89 15.68 0.42 25.18 2.07 0.04 4.37 0.18 8.43 0.30 15.12 0.02 4.19 0.21 0.20 102.41 0.89 0.80 0.31 0.88 26.25

3.27 3.27 0.11 23.45 17.74 0.58 26.82 0.75 0.06 3.90 0.02 1.49 0.46 17.16 0.03 4.10 0.32 0.25 204.34 3.00 4.98 1.45 1.98 21.68 2.04 1.40 3.07 0.34 0.86 0.02 65.08 9.35 0.20 2.18 6.95 5.16 6.91 444.76 581.35

3,273,000 1,561,305 42,570 11,925,172 7,737,110 232,000 709,200 750,000 28,750 3,526,500 20,000 1,311,200 131,320 3,612,135 393,840 1,651,243 158,500 115,000 82,876,971 4,476,820 1,054,700 436,200 1,035,362 8,391,909 1,544,100 1,257,700 1,170,100 68,800 700,480 3,200 16,942,420 3,525,382 80,000 1,144,564 1,752,348 1,058,571 1,268,122 165,966,594 201,835,409

15,969 7,637 207 58,211 37,768 1,132 114,097 3,659 140 17,219 98 6,396 640 19,530 21 8,054 773 561 413,432 13,072 5,151 2,127 5,061 40,969 7,532 6,135 5,716 336 3,417 16 82,653 17,220 390 5,586 8,557 5,169 6,190 920,843 1,096,046

0.56 0.56 0.02 4.03 3.05 0.10 4.61 0.13 0.01 0.67 0.00 0.26 0.08 2.95 0.00 0.71 0.05 0.04 35.15 0.52 0.86 0.25 0.34 3.73 0.35 0.24 0.53 0.06 0.15 0.00 11.20 1.61 0.03 0.37 1.20 0.89 1.19 76.50 100

3.18 1.03 1.35 0.05 0.13 29.63 10.74 0.90 5.86 2.08 5.67 291.96 422.54

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Table III: Regional and Extra-Regional Exports via Seaports during 2016 as compared with 2014 and 2015.

TABLE III

REGIONAL AND EXTRA REGIONAL EXPORT VIA SEAPORTS DURING 2016 AS COMPARED WITH 2014 AND 2015

COMMODITY REGIONAL Achar Bora Boulanger Cassava Coconut (Dry) Coconut Oil (crude) Coconut Oil (refined) Coconut Water Copra Cucumber Eddo Ginger Jams & Jellies Lime Minica #4 Orange Papaw Passion Fruit Pepper (Hot) Pepper (Crushed) Pepper (Wiri Wiri) Pepper Sauce Pineapple Plantain Pumpkin Sauces Sweet Potatoes Seasoning Tea Bush & Bark Watermelon Yam Sub-Total Regional COMMODITY EXTRA REGIONAL Achar Coconuts (Dried) Coconut choka Coconut Water Frozen Breadnut Fruit Pulp Frozen Mango Heart of Palm Jams /Jellies Frozen Wiri Wiri pepper Pepper Crushed Pepper Sauce Plantain Chips Preserved Fruits Sauces Sub-total Extra Regional TOTAL EXPORTS VIA SEA

VOLUME

VOLUME

VOLUME

(TONNES) 2014 0.36 0.00 0.00 0.00 144.94 539.65 7.74 92.18 217.30 1.20 124.81 10.25 0.03 10.71 0.00 4.47 0.32 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.03 92.57 4.57 198.34 18.42 5.96 9.08 0.00 4.34 1.56 1,532.24 VOLUME (TONNES) 2014 12.80 11,019.79 0.33 0.00 11.20

(TONNES) 2015 0.50 0.00 0.00 3.42 252.24 234.65 4.00 134.19 310.47 0.00 186.40 141.02 0.50 28.50 0.10 2.11 1.43 0.227 0.00 0.00 0.00 9.47 124.90 8.19 131.81 58.52 50.92 0.00 0.00 47.80 39.31 1,775.12 VOLUME (TONNES) 2015 24.75 7,840.56 2.38 0.59 8.26 0.00 7.46 774.38 5.39 6.99 0.00 26.87 0.00 0.23 70.03 8,801.21 10,576.32

(TONNES) 2016 0.02 0.20 0.12 7.49 257.15 41.75 0.92 154.77 36.30 5.43 289.71 66.04 15.00 45.13 0.25 6.93 4.60 0.114 0.16 25.21 0.03 25.86 104.98 7.33 267.384 72.51 4.53 2.00 0.50 164.98 34.604 1,641.99 VOLUME (TONNES) 2016 19.84 6,723.43 2.27 4.00 19.98 4.00 6.93 969.16 13.38 9.61 2.60 43.92 0.34 6.05 66.11 7,891.63 9,533.63

5.27 461.62 7.50 0.00 13.64 0.00 0.00 59.17 11,667.01 13,199.25

VALUE

VALUE

$G

$US

2016 15,000 113,542 53,280 1,197,760 25,024,128 19,769,400 717,600 117,469,360 11,149,600 972,350 59,641,360 30,563,240 10,695,000 10,465,100 145,120 1,343,840 1,711,960 29,640 42,640 24,202,560 8,100 12,844,550 40,382,680 1,746,600 72,670,040 39,882,220 1,050,720 920,000 290,000 43,641,780 9914480 538,673,650 VALUE $G 2016 19,843,000 594,758,400 2,000,240 3,520,000 17,674,740 3,440,000 6,234,300 548,200,784 7,394,980 8,652,600 2,266,960 20,972,356 189,200 5,322,240 41,417,710 1,281,887,510 1,820,561,160

% OF TOT.

2016 73 554 260 5,843 122,115 96,436 3,500 573,365 54,389 4,743 291,232 149,325 52,171 51,069 708 6,587 8,350 145 208 118,061 40 62,657 197,144 8,520 354,524 194,628 5,146 4,488 1,415 212,992 48412.97322 2,629,101 VALUE $US 2016 96,805 2,903,233 9,757 17,171 86,349 16,780 30,458 2,675,946 36,073 42,208 11,059 102,398 923 25,962 202,078 6,257,199 8,886,300

Note :Rate used US$1.00=G$204.00

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VOLUME 2016 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.08 2.70 0.44 0.01 1.62 0.38 0.06 3.04 0.69 0.16 0.47 0.00 0.07 0.05 0.00 0.00 0.26 0.00 0.27 1.10 0.08 2.80 0.76 0.05 0.02 0.01 1.73 0.36 17 % OF TOT. VOLUME 2016 0.21 70.52 0.02 0.04 0.21 0.04 0.07 10.17 0.14 0.10 0.03 0.46 0.00 0.06 0.69 83 100

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Table IV: Total Exports of Non-Traditional Agricultural Produce via Air and Seaports during 2016 as compared with 2014 and 2015.

COMMODITY

EXPORT VALUE

EXPORT

EXPORT

EXPORT

%

VOLUME

VOLUME

VOLUME

(Tonnes)

(Tonnes)

(Tonnes)

$G

$US

TOT. VOLUME

2014

2015

2016

2016

2016

2016

OF

Achar

18.31

27.18

23.13

23,131,000

112,847

0.23

Awara

2.70

1.61

3.27

1,561,305

7,637

0.03

19.67

17.89

24

12,038,714

58,765

0.23

0.00

0.29

0.11

42,570

207

0.00

Boulanger

19.46

15.68

18

7,790,390

38,027

0.18

Breadfruit

0.00

0.45

0.58

232,000

1,132

0.01

Breadnut (Katahar)

0.00

0.00

1.27

752,250

3,670

0.01

Breadnut (frozen)

36.01

33.40

46

40,299,420

196,775

0.45

Cassava Cassareep

8.24

4.28

0.75

750,000

3,659

0.01

Cassava (peeled)

0.00

0.00

0.11

110,000

537

0.00

Cassava

0.00

3.42

7.49

1,197,760

5,843

0.07

11,165.00

8,092.94

6,987.40

620,328,048

3,028,010

69.03

92.18

134.78

158.77

120,989,360

590,536

1.57

6.09

10.80

4.95

4,354,240

21,240

0.05

217.00

310.47

36.30

11,149,600

54,389

0.36

Corilla

0.63

0.30

0.46

131,320

641

0.00

Refined (Coconut Oil)

7.95

4.18

0.94

737,600

3,598

0.01

539.65

234.65

41.75

19,769,400

96,436

0.41

3.70

1.09

12.09

2,186,285

10,671

0.12

194.00

217.79

312.91

64,978,705

317,289

3.09

Genip

3.72

4.19

4.10

1,651,243

8,055

0.04

Ginger

11.00

141.60

66.04

30,563,240

149,325

0.65

0.00

0.00

4.00

3,440,000

16,780

0.04

461.62

774.38

969.16

548,200,784

2,675,945

9.57

Herbs & Tea

6.29

4.49

4.40

3,816,500

18,635

0.04

Jams & Jellies

7.53

6.09

28.63

18,204,980

88,805

0.28

Kowa(Jack-fruit)

0.32

0.21

0.32

158,500

773

0.00

53.00

51.61

63.69

14,802,650

72,238

0.63

153.48

102.41

204.34

84,673,971

413,432

2.02

Bora Blimbi

Coconut (dry) Coconut (Water) Coconut Choka Copra

Crude(coconut oil) Cucumber Eddo

Fruit Pulp Heart of Palm

Lime Mango

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Table IV: Total Exports of Non-Traditional Agricultural Produce via Air and Seaports during 2016 as compared with 2014 and 2015. (Cont’d)

COMMODITY

EXPORT

EXPORT

EXPORT

EXPORT VALUE

%

VOLUME

VOLUME

VOLUME

(Tonnes)

(Tonnes)

(Tonnes)

$G

$US

TOT. VOLUME

2014

2015

2016

2016

2016

2016

OF

Mango (Frozen)

0.00

8.34

9.93

8,914,120

43,530

0.10

Ochro

1.13

0.80

4.98

1,054,700

5,151

0.05

Orange

4.47

2.11

6.93

1,343,840

6,587

0.07

Papaw

12.00

2.02

5.90

2,141,360

10,445

0.06

Passion fruit

0.87

0.41

0.38

99,840

487

0.00

Pepper (hot)

0.91

0.31

1.68

498,940

2,433

0.02

Pepper (Crushed)

0.00

1.88

29.85

28,013,620

136,652

0.29

Pepper(Wiri wiri frozen)

0.00

11.19

11.01

9,910,300

48,344

0.11

Pepper (wiri wiri)

34.59

25.25

21.76

8,415,009

41,082

0.21

Pepper Sauce

23.16

38.21

71.76

34,852,268

170,116

0.71

112.00

134.17

120.46

46,265,260

225,885

1.19

2.51

1.35

0.34

68,800

336

0.00

20.00

8.92

7.73

1,861,620

9,081

0.08

0.00

0.23

6.05

5,322,240

25,962

0.06

358.21

190.28

342.12

91,438,600

446,085

3.38

11.15

10.74

9.35

3,525,382

17,220

0.09

0.19

0.00

0.20

80,000

390

0.00

102.65

135.84

154.80

85,380,494

416,668

1.53

Seasonings

9.40

0.03

2.00

920,000

4,488

0.02

Squash

8.75

5.86

6.95

1,752,348

8,556

0.07

Sweet basil

1.61

2.08

5.16

1,058,571

5,170

0.05

Sweet potato

7.17

51.17

4.53

1,050,720

5,146

0.04

Thyme (fresh)

6.02

5.67

6.91

1,268,122

6,190

0.07

136.40

118.71

231.64

60,795,000

296,780

2.29

Yam

2.00

39.31

34.60

9,914,480

48,413

0.34

Other*

0.38

0.94

1.56

1,076,830

5,254

0.02

13,921.07

10,998.88

10,122.56

2,045,064,299

9,982,347

100.00

Pineapple Plant parts Plantain Preserved fruits & Nuts Pumpkin Saeme Sapodilla Sauces

Watermelon

TOTAL

Note:Rate used for US$1.00=G$204.00 * Soursop, Plantain Chips, Minica #4, Golden Apple, Eschallot, Coffee Beans, Celery, Calaloo,frozen Poi and Cabbage

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Guyana Marketing Corporation: Annual Report

Table V: Total Exports of Non-Traditional Agricultural Produce Fresh & Processed for 2016 as compared with 2014 and 2015.

EXPORT EXPORT EXPORT COMMODITY

EXPORT VALUE

%

VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME (Tonnes)

(Tonnes)

(Tonnes)

OF TOT. $G

$US

VOLUME

FRESH

2014

2015

2016

2016

2016

2016

Awara

3.00

1.61

3.27

1,561,305

7,637

0.03

Bilimbi

0.00

0.29

0.11

42,570

207

0.00

Bora

20.00

17.89

23.65

12,038,714

58,765

0.23

Boulanger

19.00

15.68

17.86

7,790,390

38,027

0.18

Breadfruit

0.00

0.42

0.58

232,000

1,132

0.01

Breadnut (katahar)

0.00

0.00

1.27

752,250

3,670

0.01

Calaloo (poi)

0.05

0.59

0.02

3,200

16

0.00

Cassava

0.00

3.42

7.49

1,197,760

5,843

0.07

Celery

0.02

0.04

0.08

34,510

168

0.00

11,165.17

8,092.94

6,987.40

620,328,048

3,028,010

69.03

Corilla

0.63

0.30

0.46

131,320

641

0.00

Cucumber

3.70

1.09

12.09

2,186,285

10,671

0.12

193.92

217.79

312.91

64,978,705

317,289

3.09

Eschallot

0.00

0.02

0.01

4,320

22

0.00

Genip

3.72

4.19

4.10

1,651,243

8,055

0.04

11.00

141.60

66.04

30,563,240

149,325

0.65

0.32

0.21

0.32

158,500

773

0.00

53.00

51.61

63.69

14,802,650

72,238

0.63

153.48

102.41

204.34

84,673,971

413,432

2.02

Minica # 4

0.04

0.10

0.25

145,120

708

0.00

Ochro

1.13

0.80

4.98

1,054,700

5,151

0.05

Orange

4.47

2.11

6.93

1,343,840

6,587

0.07

Papaw

12.00

2.02

5.90

2,141,360

10,445

0.06

Passion fruit

0.87

0.41

0.38

99,840

487

0.00

Pepper (hot)

0.91

0.31

1.68

498,940

2,433

0.02

34.59

26.26

21.76

8,415,009

41,082

0.21

Coconut (dry)

Eddo

Ginger (fresh) Kowa (Jack-fruit) Lime Mango

Pepper (wiri wiri)

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Table V: Total Exports of Non-Traditional Agricultural Produce Fresh & Processed for 2015 as compared with 2013 and 2014. (Cont’d) EXPORT COMMODITY

EXPORT EXPORT

EXPORT VALUE

%

VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME (Tonnes)

(Tonnes)

(Tonnes)

OF TOT.

$G

$US

VOLUME

FRESH 20.00

8.92

7.73

1,861,620

9,081

0.06

2.51

1.35

0.34

68,800

336

0.01

Pineapple

112.00

134.17

120.46

46,265,260

225,885

0.96

Pumpkin

358.21

190.28

342.12

91,438,600

446,085

1.37

Sapodilla

0.19

0.00

0.20

80,000

390

0.00

Plantain Plant Parts

11.15

10.74

9.35

3,525,382

17,220

0.08

Squash

8.75

5.86

6.95

1,752,348

8,556

0.04

Sweet basil

1.61

2.08

5.16

1,058,571

5,170

0.01

Sweet potato

7.17

51.17

4.53

1,050,720

5146

0.37

Thyme

6.02

5.67

6.91

1,268,122

6,190

0.04

136.89

121.83

231.64

60,795,000

296,780

0.88

2.00

39.31

34.60

9,914,480

48,413

0.28

12,348.52

9,256.56

8,517.56

1,075,908,693

5,252,064

80.64

2014

2015

2016

2016

2016

2016

Achar

18.31

27.18

23.13

23,131,000

112,847

0.25

Breadnut (frozen)

Saeme

Watermelon Yam Sub-total (fresh) PROCESSED

36.01

33.44

45.56

40,299,420

196,775

0.30

Cassava (frozen)

0.00

0.00

0.11

110,000

537

0.00

Cassava Casareep

8.24

4.28

0.75

750,000

3,659

0.04

Carassie Tea

5.76

4.37

4.40

3,816,500

18,635

0.04

Coconut Oil

7.95

4.18

0.94

737,600

3,598

0.04

539.65

234.65

41.75

19,769,400

96,436

2.13

Coconut Choka

6.09

10.80

4.95

4,354,240

21,240

0.10

Crushed Pepper

0.00

1.88

29.85

28,013,620

136,652

0.02

Coconut Oil (crude)

92.18

134.78

158.77

120,989,360

590,536

1.23

217.00

310.47

36.30

11,149,600

54,389

2.82

Jams & jellies

7.53

6.09

28.63

18,204,980

88,805

0.06

Fruit Pulp

0.00

0.00

4.00

3,440,000

16,780

0.00

Heart of Palm

461.62

774.38

969.16

548,200,784

2,675,945

7.04

Mango frozen

0.00

8.34

9.93

8,914,120

43,530

0.08

Pepper wiri wiri (frozen)

0.00

10.17

11.01

9,910,300

48,344

0.09

23.16

38.21

71.76

34,852,268

170,116

0.35

0.03 0.00 102.65 9.40

0.05 0.23 135.84 0.03

1.20 6.05 154.80 2.00

889,680 5,322,240 85,380,494 920,000

4,340 25,962 416,668 4,488

0.00 0.00 1.24 0.00

Coconut Water Copra

Pepper Sauce Plantain Chips Preserved Fruits Sauces Seasonings Sub-total (processed)

TOTAL

1,573

1,742

1,605

969,155,606

4,730,282

16.31

13,922

10,999

10,123

2,045,064,299

9,982,346

100

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Guyana Marketing Corporation: Annual Report Table VI: Total Volume of Produce Exported by Country during 2012 -2016 TOTAL VOLUME OF PRODUCE EXPORTED BY COUNTRY TABLE VI

DURING 2012-2016 (TONNES)

2013

2014

2015

2016

% CONTRIBTION 2016

COUNTRY

2012

REGIONAL MARKETS Antigua Barbados Jamaica Grenada St.Kitts & Nevis Suriname Trinidad Sub-total Regional

26.51 358.04 0.00 0.00 0.00 48.10 1,252.88 1,935.53

51 404 0.00 0.00 0.00 116 1,173 2,246

145 514 0.40 2.70 1.60 237 705 1,857

119 355 4.21 1.02 1.54 489 786 1,906

148 655 17.46 3.26 9.04 474 472 1,779

1.04 3.69 0.00 0.02 0.01 1.70 5.06 13.34

EXTRA-REGIONAL MARKETS Canada France Europe St. Marteen U.S.A Others* Dominica Republic Sub-total Extra-Regional TOTAL

536.63 283.44 0.00 7.17 355.48 16.31 8,008.19 9,250.72 11,186

857.26 390.19 0.00 7.81 528.15 4.76 8,666.40 10,454.55 12,700

543.74 451.00 6.60 4.10 1,061.00 0.00 9,988.65 12,065.59 13,922

373.81 774.38 4.40 3.87 1,447.76 0.31 6,488.64 9,093.17 10,999

416.81 859.76 3.89 8.65 1,203.54 0.40 5,850.93 8,343.98 10,123

3.91 3.24 0.05 0.03 7.62 0.00 71.75 73.00 100

Others* at the Extra Regional Level represents exports to countries such as British Virgin Islands, Aruba, Turks and Caicos, Martinique, Mozanbique

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Table VII: Central Packaging Facilities – Total Volume of Products Processed for 2016 Commodities 1 BILIMBI 2 BORA 3 BOULANGER 4 BROOMS 5 BUTTERNUT SQUASH 6 CELERY 7 COCONUT CHOKA 8 COCONUT WATER 9 CORILLA 10 CUCUMBER 11 DRIED COCONUT 12 EDDOES 13 ESCHALLOT 14 FROZEN MANGO 15 GINGER 16 HOT PEPPER 17 KATAHAR 18 LIMES 19 OCHROES 20 PAPAW 21 PARSLEY 22 PASSION FRUIT 23 PEPPERSAUCE 24 PINEAPPLE 25 PLANTAIN 26 POI 27 PUMPKIN 28 RED BEANS 29 SMOKED FISH 30 SQUASH 31 SWEET BASIL 32 THYME 33 WATERMELON 34 WIRI WIRI PEPPER Total (Kg)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr 23

55

55

13000

10000

2005 10000

2,499 5,909 2,296

216

May 68 27 47

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sept

Oct

23 68

180 55

1834

2,182

2296 2880 4745

10 20,000 318

23092

13532 20

166 3508 6312

1173 5075

6929

77441 2432

49,157 3,636

164 3,500 17817

67 9091 6373

4131

1043

909

1,082

318

1121

368

136

6,099 6,362 3,126

1,023 2794 3475

1,181

334

1,255 726

1,291 3727

7,727

6,659 102

31,543 23 23,031 58,019

44546

7,154 4,417 10

91

64 6,182 454

5,681

4705 11931 846

12655 38 2025

1,818 2,454 49

16

1,743

2708

16,634

2618 1842

28,782 77

114

270

1785 209

2667 102

1904

963

577

182

23,651

46,557

61,089 68 5645

41,115

25682

22,725

40 3 2 34784 33654 10203 228 250 5050 94,685 136,315 106,147

1,674 2,367 8 2,874

51 9 6

17,068

24283

51,333

61,491

30466 4886 108,157

3 9 12

5 8 13

7 4 11

5 9 14

7 9 16

8 6 14

8 3 11

7 2 9

5

2009

139,061

46,003

70,586

99,400

128,450

167,710

123,120

220,755

2010

126,322

115,456

204,753

177,196

138,627

115,357

90,333

2011

142,640

164,276

151,784

33,488

52,701

46,741

2012

35,219

83,267

58,423

34,838

28,116

2013

16,835

40,598

42,865

37,664

2014

42,541

55,365

71,365

2015

26,262

48,203

2016

51333

61491

No.of Sea Shipments No.of Air shipments Total

Dec

30 55 2

10 10000 22 3,317 3032 2534 3 91

Nov

23

9874 2067 45 87,671 123,142

76,745

63,951

Total Kgs % Contribution 0% 114 0% 260 0% 335 2 0% 0 0% 20 0% 2,005 0% 99,624 10% 360 0% 13,320 1% 16% 158,826 5% 44,946 0% 13 1% 7,109 0% 64 0% 231 25,296 3% 64,963 7% 87 0% 5,896 1% 16 0% 384 0% 2,618 0% 2% 18,591 1% 7,131 0% 8 29% 283,495 0% 247 1% 5,645 91 0% 12 0% 8 0% 238,488 24% 1% 10,482 990,687 100%

5

2 6 8

6 2 8

6 6

63 64 127

290,950

437,034

188,545

118,916

2,030,530

107,750

35,167

71,015

80,374

183,862

1,446,212

55,942

82,535

76,950

90,607

66,124

63,455

1,027,243

27,025

13,219

1,378

5,019

8,533

11,117

7,665

313,819

19,861

42,092

13,418

6,827

16,858

30,104

34,519

41,423

343,064

52,347

46,439

33,732

63,396

50,610

38,459

53,642

38,240

39,461

585,597

51,239

53,947

42,959

54,118

52,052

68,850

33,001

34,410

78,829

55,305

599,175

108157

94685

136315

106147

87671

123142

76745

23031

58019

63951

990,687

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Guyana Marketing Corporation: Annual Report Table VIII: Statistical Highlights of Non-Traditional Agricultural Exports 2014-2016 COMMODITY

2014

2015

2016

diff 2015-2016

% diff

13,924 1,945,440,873.00 9,536,473.68 1.00:204.01

10,999 1,947,694,998.50 9,523,810.27 1.00:204.01

10,123 2,045,064,299.27 9,982,341.94 1.00:205.01

876 -2,254,126 12,663 0

-8 5 5 0

540 217 36 53 153 112 20 358 1 35 462 136

235 310 52 102 134 9 190 0 25 774 116

42 36 64 204 120 8 342 2 22 969 232

193 274 -12 -102 14 1 -152 -1 3 -195 -115

82 88 0 -23 -100 10 13 -80 -444 14 -25 -99

VIA AIR VIA SEA COMMODITY

722 13,199 2014

423 10,576 2015

581 9,541 2016

-158 1,035 diff 2015-2016

-27 11 % Diff

REGIONAL MARKETS (TONNES) BARBADOS TRINIDAD ANTIGUA & BARBUDA SURINAME EXTRA-REGIONAL MARKETS (TONNES)

513.89 705.04 145.19 236.87 2014

354.69 785.69 119.44 489.00 2015

654.54 473.85 148.38 473.85 2016

159 -81 26 -252 diff 2015-2016

45 -10 22 -52 % Diff

543.74 451.00 1,061.00 9,988.65 2014

373.81 774.38 1,447.76 6,488.64 2015

416.81 859.76 1,203.54 5,850.93 2016

170 -323 -387 3,500 diff 2015-2016

45 -42 -27 54 % Diff

18 217 36 8 8 0 2014

27 310 0 4 6 0 2015

23 36 0 1 29 0 2016

4 274 0 4 -23 0 diff 2015-2016

15 88 0 82 -370 0 % Diff

20 19 11,165 57 194 153 1 35 112 20 358 11 9

18 16 8,093 54 220 102 0 25 134 9 190 11 6

24 18 6,987 64 313 204 2 22 120 8 342 9 7

-6 -2 1,106 -10 -93 -102 -1 3 14 1 -152 1 -1

-32 -14 14 -19 -42 -100 -444 14 10 13 -80 13 -19

Total volume exported (tonnes) Export Value ('000 G$) Export Value ('000 US$) Rate of exchange (US$-G$) MAJOR COMMODITIES EXPORTED (TONNES) COCONUT CRUDE OIL COPRA COPRA MEAL LIME MANGO PINEAPPLE PLANTAIN PUMPKIN PEPPER (Hot) PEPPER (Wiri Wiri) HEART OF PALM WATERMELON TOTAL VOLUME EXPORTED (TONNES)

CANADA FRANCE U.S.A. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC COMMODITY PROCESSED (Tonnes) Achar Copra Copra Meal Casareep Guava Jam & Jelly Pineapple (Chunks) FRESH (TONNES) Bora Boulanger Coconut Citrus (lime, orange, tangerine) Eddo Mango Pepper (hot) Pepper (wiri wiri) Pineapple Plantain Pumpkin Seame Squash

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Guyana Marketing Corporation: Annual Report

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