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Somali Rising The Somali economy is undergoing a progressive transformation with immense trade opportunities on the horizon. Natural resources include rich and fertile soil, generations of expertise in farming and livestock, and the longest coastline in Africa. The well-established and resilient private sector is primed for global trade. With the port cities of Berbera and Bosaso in the north and Mogadishu and Kismayo in the
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south, the country is within reach of international transportation hubs in the Middle East, the Indian Ocean, and beyond. Local value chains are resilient, and production is growing to meet regional and international demand IRU TXDOLW\ FRPPRGLWLHV 7KH DJULFXOWXUH DQG ÀVK sectors hold huge potential to meet international demand for fresh and processed goods.
Sesame & Pulses As the world’s 12th largest producer of pulses, and and 8th largest producer of sesame, Somalia plays a substantial role in global sesame trade. Production KDV JURZQ DQ HVWLPDWHG SHUFHQW LQ WKH SDVW ÀYH years to reach 90,000 tons, earning $300 million annually, a relatively small amount compared to production and sales potentials. As one of the few countries in the world where sesame is grown as a traditional crop, demand is high for its drought-resistant, organically-
grown, and rich-tasting produce. Sesame is mainly exported to the Middle East, India, and China, but increased production, including of sesame oils, has opened the door to new markets. Maize, sorghum, and beans are also cultivated locally and exported to international markets. Demand for oil from processed sesame and VXQĂ RZHU VHHGV LV RQ WKH ULVH DQG EXVLQHVVHV DUH expanding to capture the new market with Somali products.
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Fresh Fruits & Vegetables For hundreds of years, agriculture has been an essential livelihood. Indeed, Somalia was once the largest banana exporter in East Africa, employing over 120 thousand workers and exporting products worth $96 million annually to markets in Europe and the Arabian Gulf. After two decades of civil war, banana exports resumed in 2014 to Middle East markets, including the UAE. Local bananas are now in high demand
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due to their rich taste and creamy texture, unmatched anywhere else in the world. Other varieties of fruits and vegetables are also grown organically in mineral-rich soil at optimum temperature, like chili pepper, mango, orange, lemon, lime, guava, papaya, watermelon, and grapefruit, grown on arable land and ready for harvest and trade.
Livestock & Dairy The livestock export industry is an important component of the agriculture sector and accounts for 80 percent of Somali exports. In 2015 alone, traders earned $384 million in exports, and the industry witnessed an annual growth rate of six percent. In the same year, the country exported a record 5.3 million animals to market in the Gulf of Arabia and Middle East; the highest number of live animal
exports in the last 20 years. Milk is also among the most economically-important livestock products, with a $6.58 billion value in 2013. Appetite for Somali livestock and its products is growing, especially goat meat and beef, which is said to be tastier and less fatty than goats from elsewhere in the region. Livestock production has transformed to meet the growing demand, while maintaining authentic, delicious Somali quality.
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Fishing Economic resurgence includes naturally-rich 6RPDOL ÀVKLQJ JURXQGV ZLWK DQ H[FOXVLYH HFRQRPLF zone (EEZ) of more than 830,000 square kilometers including deep-sea harbors. While global demand for seafood products FRQWLQXHV WR LQFUHDVH PRVW RI WKH ZRUOG·V ÀVKHULHV DUH DOUHDG\ IXOO\ H[SORLWHG 6RPDOL ÀVK UHVRXUFHV are largely untapped, thus uniquely situated to PHHW ULVLQJ GHPDQG $YDLODEOH ÀVK VSHFLHV FRYHU the spectrum of those found in tropical Indian Ocean waters, with frequent larger landings of
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higher-priced species in response to demand. 7KH SULPDU\ VSHFLHV LQFOXGH \HOORZÀQ WXQD albacore, lobster, red snapper, grouper, Spanish PDFNHUHO VZRUGÀVK DQG D YDULHW\ RI PL[HG UHHI species, in addition to sharks. Authorities are serious about protecting Somali ÀVK UHVRXUFHV LQ WKH FRXQWU\ MRLQHG WKH Indian Ocean Tuna Commission, and in 2016 became a member of Fish-i-Africa, developing an environment of protection for legitimate investors that ensures commercial sustainability.
Resins, Gums & Essential Oils As one of the few countries in the world where frankincense and myrrh trees grow wild, including Boswelia carterii, Boswelia frereana, and Commiphora myrrha, Somalia is a source of great economic opportunities in the production and distillation of essential oils for cosmetics and perfumes, chewing gums, hydrosol, and other valuable products.
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Who We Are The Somali Rising delegation is supported by the USAID Growth, Enterprise, Employment and /LYHOLKRRGV *((/ SURMHFW ZKLFK ZRUNV ZLWK WKH Somali private sector to create sustainable, inclusive economic growth and promote integration into the global economy. 7KH SURMHFW IRFXVHV RQ V\VWHPLF LQLWLDWLYHV DIIHFWLQJ
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WKH ZKROH HFRQRP\ DV ZHOO DV VHFWRU VSHFLÀF activities that target the agriculture, livestock, dairy, DQG ÀVK YDOXH FKDLQV Following are some of the export-ready companies who have partnered with GEEL to grow the Somali economy.
Frankincense
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Pulses
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DHULKA LUUBAANTA CO Suad Mohamud Ali Alisuad93@gmail.com
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Fish
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GLOBAL FISHING Abdullahi Ahmed Ali Gsf.llcsom@gmail.com HABO TUNA CO Abdigani Ali Yusuf Yussuf74@gmail.com MUDUG FISHERY Abdhir Diini Awale Awaleabshir27@gmail.com
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15 Health and Nutrition Benefits of Sesame Seeds are listed by Healthline.com and include being a good source of fiber, vit B, antioxidants and plant protein that may lower cholesterol, blood pressure, inflammation and blood sugar.
The Spicery calls Capsicum Annum Birdseye Chilli “One of the hottest chilies around� for their extreme heat, thin skin and clean chili flavor make them suitable for a wide range of uses
Somalia was previously the central hub for Banana exports in Africa, employing over 120,000 workers with exports worth $96million to Italy and Middle East 1987-1990
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The list of common Somali commercial Fish is extensive including Tuna, Snapper, Squid and Swordfish, and all are available with HAACP certification.
New York Times says “Dried Limes, a Middle Eastern Secret for Flavoring Soups and Stews�, and lists them as a “Power Ingredient� which can transform a whole range of dishes with virtually no effort.�
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