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Figure 6: Limitations to storage capacity as reported by sampled traders<br />

Lack <strong>of</strong> capital or credit<br />

1%<br />

1%<br />

Problem <strong>of</strong> pest <strong>in</strong>festation<br />

7%<br />

6%<br />

5%<br />

4% 1%<br />

Erratic price changes<br />

High storage costs<br />

Limited storage space<br />

Low demand<br />

11%<br />

64%<br />

Little price <strong>in</strong>creases<br />

Availability <strong>of</strong> NCPB depots,competition<br />

Source: Authors’ survey, 2001<br />

Insecurity, lack <strong>of</strong> adherence to<br />

moisture conditions

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