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Central African Republic's staple crops include cassava, groundnut, maize, millet, while cotton, coffee robusta lead exports. Regional growing conditions differ sharply, so check your region below before applying national averages.
| Agriculture share of GDP | ~40% |
|---|---|
| Arable land | 2,000,000 ha |
| Irrigated share | ~0.1% |
| Main rainy season | April to October |
| Main food crops | cassava, groundnut, maize, millet, sorghum |
| Main export crops | cotton, coffee robusta |
| Region | Annual rainfall | Major crops |
|---|---|---|
| South-West Forest (Bangui, Berberati) | 1600 mm | cassava, coffee robusta, oil palm, maize |
| Central Savanna (Bambari, Bria) | 1300 mm | groundnut, maize, sesame, sorghum |
| Northern (Bossangoa, Ndele) | 1000 mm | cotton, sorghum, millet, groundnut |
Country context from the AfroTools agriculture dataset — planning reference, not agronomic advice. Confirm with local extension services.