In response to growing concerns over food security and the rising cost of living, Chad's Conseil national des importateurs, investisseurs, industriels et exportateurs tchadiens (CONITE) held a press conference on September 21, 2026, at the CCIAMA. CONITE Secretary General Mahamat Nour Abakar Malloumi emphasized the organization's commitment to addressing the challenges posed by a deficit in rainfall and concerns over the agricultural campaign. The organization has announced a series of measures aimed at stabilizing prices of essential goods across the country.
The CONITE has welcomed measures announced by the authorities, including the free distribution of food to vulnerable populations. The organization has assured that its traders, importers, transporters, and other economic operators are committed to contributing to the regular supply of the market. To achieve this, CONITE plans to reactivate its "Magasins Bénin" project, which aims to facilitate access to essential goods at affordable prices. The project focuses on controlling and stabilizing prices of staple foods such as rice, maize, millet, sorghum, sugar, flour, oil, and milk.
The CONITE also plans to work on several levers, including customs exemptions and their impact on consumer prices. The organization aims to align with government orientations on the export of foodstuffs to prioritize the national market supply. According to CONITE, the project involves the gradual deployment of a vast network of commercial outlets and sales points. The goal is to establish around 1,000 sales points in N'Djamena and various regions and rural areas facing supply difficulties.
The CONITE has announced the introduction of the "Prix Maréchal," a preferential pricing system designed to make certain widely consumed products accessible to a larger number of households. The duration and specific modalities of this system will be determined in consultation with the authorities. The organization believes that this initiative will help stabilize the cost of the household basket and strengthen solidarity between the private sector and the population.
The CONITE has assured that the logistical mechanisms, including transporters and the distribution network, are ready to be mobilized. However, the effective implementation of these measures depends on the conclusion of a protocol agreement with the Chadian State. The organization has expressed its willingness to act quickly once this agreement is signed to deploy the "Magasins Bénin," establish the "Prix Maréchal" mechanism, and mobilize various stakeholders.
The measures announced by CONITE aim to contribute to the stability of the cost of living and address concerns over food security. The organization's initiatives have been welcomed by the authorities, and the conclusion of a protocol agreement with the State is expected to facilitate their implementation. The CONITE's efforts to engage with the private sector and populations are seen as crucial in addressing the challenges posed by the rising cost of living.
The CONITE's Secretary General, Mahamat Nour Abakar Malloumi, has reaffirmed the organization's commitment to responding to the call launched by the Head of State, Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno. The organization's measures aim to support the government's efforts to ensure food security and stabilize the cost of living. The implementation of these measures will be closely watched by stakeholders and the population.
Key points
- CONITE announces measures to stabilize prices of essential goods in Chad
- Organization plans to reactivate "Magasins Bénin" project to facilitate access to affordable goods
- Introduction of "Prix Maréchal" preferential pricing system to make products accessible to more households
