Statistical Methodological Supplement to Demand for Carbohydrate Foods in Columbia and Venezuela

摘要

Remarkable increases in rice production occurred in Columbia and Venezuela during the past 25 years. Retail rice prices fell compared with other carbohydrates (except wheat flour) and consumers more than doubled their consumption of rice. Yet both countries continued to increase their imports of U.S. wheat and corn. The increase in rice consumption was mostly due to its favorable price and rising consumer incomes. This report presents a complete description of data, definitions, sources, and methods used in analyzing carbohydrate demand in Venezuela and Columbia.