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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
Table II
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
•
Packaging Facilities
•
Guyana Shop
•
Administration/Accounts
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Guyana Marketing Corporation
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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BOX 2
BOX 3
Field visits were made to the following areas:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36.
Aruaua Yarakita Farm Core Morahwanna Karaibo White Creek Aruka Kamwatta Arkuru Hosororo Sebai Orinique Khan Hill Kaituma Hobodieah Smith Creek Arukamai Upper Pomeroon Lower Pomeroon Supenaam Creek Aurora Johanna Cecelia Abrahms Zuil Affiance Cotton Field Dartmouth Tiger Island Siriki Charity Colombia Kabakaburi Paradise Riverstown Sommerset Bethany Reliance
Field visits were made to the following areas:
Figure 2
Figure 3
37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72.
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
Figure 4
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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.
These
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
such
as
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
and
technical
assistance
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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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
Corporation
(GMC)
host hosted
a
Stakeholders’ Networking Forum on November 2, 2016 at the Regency Suites/Hotel. TThis initiative was held in collaboration with the World University Service of Canada, Caribbean (WUSC) th through funding from the Government of Canada. 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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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
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A portion of the lighting system was corrected at the Central Packaging Facility.
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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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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. The prices of papaw and pineapple declined throughou throughout the last three quarters of the year as the highest prices were recorded in the first quarter. Significant increases were evident in the prices of orange and tangerine which increased by 188% and 159% in the second quarter of 2016. | 7.0 Price and Export Analysis
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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:
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Senior Marketing Officer (Parika Agro Packaging Facility)
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Senior Marketing Officer (Marketing Information Centre)
Administration:
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Office Assistant
SUSPENSION:
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Laxmi Jaikeshan, Farmers’ Coordinator
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Oslen Gordon, Marketing Officer
DISMISSAL:
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Ryan Juman, Stock Clerk: 27/01/2016
RESIGNATION:
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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