According to the Cadre Harmonisé results, 13 million people in the region, including Senegal, are food insecure despite average harvests. The projected performance of the 2013-2014 crop is mixed, with above-average production in the coastal countries. Ample international supply caused prices of imported rice to fall, and allowed other rice markets in the region to remain stable. The pastoral situation is generally good with adequate animal health, pasture and water availability. However, pasture deficits are observed in local areas of Senegal and other countries. In these areas, pasture availability may deteriorate before the usual pastoral lean season, causing premature livestock movements and potential conflicts.
The cumulative impact of staple food price changes on the cost of the basic food basket from October to December 2013 was moderate.