Mali's estimated postharvest losses in tonnes for fonio ranged from 2,045 tonnes in 2016 to 6,178 tonnes in 2011. The estimated loss percentages have been unchanged over time at 11.6%.
Within the value chain, the majority of the postharvest fonio loss is estimated to be happening at Threshing and Shelling. In Mali, on average the highest quantity of fonio production occurs in Ségou.
To view the list of studies used to estimate these losses, please see the References tab.
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production quantity in tonnes | 28,746 tonnes | 30,627 tonnes | 30,627 tonnes | 30,627 tonnes | 30,627 tonnes |
| Losses in tonnes | 3,337 tonnes | 3,555 tonnes | 3,555 tonnes | 3,555 tonnes | 3,555 tonnes |
| Loss % | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Financial value | – | – | – | – | – |
| % of national agricultural GDP | – | – | – | – | – |
| # of people whose annual energy (kcal) requirements could have been met by the lost crop | – | – | – | – | – |
See full postharvest losses data tables with loss percentage › | losses in tonnes ›