If you eat bread, as most people do, then you must have noticed that the price of the beloved staple has gone up dramatically overtime. In Nigeria where this writer is based, the price of bread (500g) has jumped 42% between 2017 and Q1 2022, according to data made available by the country's National Bureau of Statistics.
In the 2014 eBook "Bread in Africa" which was co-authored by Diane Lyons and Catherine D'Andrea as seen on Springer Nature, it was established that bread is a widely-consumed staple in Africa. Across cultures, the food is consumed in many different ways. Some people eat it during breakfast and some at dinner. The huge demand is perhaps the primary reason why bread prices keep skyrocketing. But beyond that, other macroeconomic factors are also driving prices up.
As you may have heard, experts (including The World Bank) have warned that the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict could potentially exacerbate the food crisis in Africa and elsewhere. The war will particularly impact bread prices in Africa. That's because a lot of the grains, including wheat, which are used for breadmaking in Africa are imported from Ukraine. The war-torn country, alongside the aggressor Russia, are among the world's largest wheat producers and exporters.
In the meantime, as all brace ourselves for possible increases in bread prices, let's also talk about the current prices. Below are the nine African countries where a loaf of fresh white bread (500g) is most expensive to buy.
Russia, Ukraine Crisis Affects Africa's Wheat Prices
Where to Buy Fresh Bread in Lagos?
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Types of Bread Available
If you love brown bread or white bread, here's the place to be. Brown bread is a lot healthier than white bread and gives you the necessary fiber to aid your digestion. Wholemeal bread is extra nutritious and the wheat contained in it gives it an extra special taste.
- White Bread: A classic staple, widely consumed.
- Brown Bread: Healthier alternative, rich in fiber.
- Wholemeal Bread: Extra nutritious with a distinctive wheat taste.
Ideas for Meals with Bread
When it's breakfast time, it's time to eat bread. You can find a baguette, french bread, french stick and more here. Croissant is super yummy and is loved by all. Thinking of what to make for dinner? Why not try something Middle Eastern-inspired - nice shawarma. Fry some peppers, throw in some vegetables, toss in some meat, spice it up, and put it all in a nice Lebanese bread - simple but tasty. Flatbread is great for quick meals.
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