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1. Date & Source:
- Date: 07 August 2022
- Source: Samoa Observer
2. Data Overview:
- Agricultural produce supply in Samoa's markets dropped by 30% in June 2022.
- Limited supply led to a 4% increase in average prices.
- Data from Samoa Bureau of Statistics (S.B.S.) market survey.
3. Survey Findings:
- Significant reductions in supplies of most agricultural produce.
- Resulted in a rise in the price index.
- Value of supplies fell by 23% to $48,900.
- Total number of sellers dropped by 10% to 214.
4. Specific Crop Supply:
- Taro supply dropped by 46% to 3,030 kilograms in June 2022 compared to May 2022.
- Taro supply in June 2022 was 58% lower than June 2021.
- Banana supply to the local market also decreased.
5. Comparison:
- June 2022 supply compared to June 2021 declined by 22%.
- Taro supply dropped by 45% in the twelve-month period ending June 2022 compared to the previous year.
- Price of taro rose by 46%.
**Summary:**
In June 2022, Samoa experienced a significant decline in agricultural produce supply, leading to a 30% drop in overall volume compared to May 2022. This shortage contributed to a 4% increase in average prices. Data from the Samoa Bureau of Statistics revealed reductions in the supplies of various agricultural produce, resulting in a rise in the price index and a 23% decrease in the value of supplies. Specifically, taro supply plummeted by 46% compared to May 2022 and was 58% lower than June 2021. Additionally, banana supply to the local market decreased. These findings highlight the challenges faced by Samoa's agricultural sector, with implications for food security and economic stability.
**Bibliography:**
Hald, F. L. (2022, August 07). Agricultural produce supply dropped in June 2022. *Samoa Observer*.
1. Date & Source:
- Date: 07 August 2022
- Source: Samoa Observer
2. Data Overview:
- Agricultural produce supply in Samoa's markets dropped by 30% in June 2022.
- Limited supply led to a 4% increase in average prices.
- Data from Samoa Bureau of Statistics (S.B.S.) market survey.
3. Survey Findings:
- Significant reductions in supplies of most agricultural produce.
- Resulted in a rise in the price index.
- Value of supplies fell by 23% to $48,900.
- Total number of sellers dropped by 10% to 214.
4. Specific Crop Supply:
- Taro supply dropped by 46% to 3,030 kilograms in June 2022 compared to May 2022.
- Taro supply in June 2022 was 58% lower than June 2021.
- Banana supply to the local market also decreased.
5. Comparison:
- June 2022 supply compared to June 2021 declined by 22%.
- Taro supply dropped by 45% in the twelve-month period ending June 2022 compared to the previous year.
- Price of taro rose by 46%.
**Summary:**
In June 2022, Samoa experienced a significant decline in agricultural produce supply, leading to a 30% drop in overall volume compared to May 2022. This shortage contributed to a 4% increase in average prices. Data from the Samoa Bureau of Statistics revealed reductions in the supplies of various agricultural produce, resulting in a rise in the price index and a 23% decrease in the value of supplies. Specifically, taro supply plummeted by 46% compared to May 2022 and was 58% lower than June 2021. Additionally, banana supply to the local market decreased. These findings highlight the challenges faced by Samoa's agricultural sector, with implications for food security and economic stability.
**Bibliography:**
Hald, F. L. (2022, August 07). Agricultural produce supply dropped in June 2022. *Samoa Observer*.