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Eritrea's staple crops include sorghum, millet, barley, teff, while sesame lead exports. Regional growing conditions differ sharply, so check your region below before applying national averages.
| Agriculture share of GDP | ~15% |
|---|---|
| Arable land | 700,000 ha |
| Irrigated share | ~5% |
| Main rainy season | June to September |
| Main food crops | sorghum, millet, barley, teff, wheat, maize |
| Main export crops | sesame |
| Region | Annual rainfall | Major crops |
|---|---|---|
| Central Highlands (Asmara, Keren) | 500 mm | teff, barley, wheat, lentils |
| Western Lowlands (Barentu, Tessenei) | 600 mm | sorghum, sesame, millet, maize |
| Eastern / Coastal (Massawa, Assab) | 200 mm | dates |
Country context from the AfroTools agriculture dataset — planning reference, not agronomic advice. Confirm with local extension services.