Rice consumption in Benin is increasing simultaneously with a structural change in consumer demand toward higher quality rice. In this context of changing demands, experimental estimation methods provide an effective way to estimate consumer preferences. We conducted a hypothetical choice experiment in 15 open markets across Benin to analyze the demand for rice and the other staple crops. Our findings indicate that consumer preferences differ across different income groups and between urban and rural households, and that consumers in general are sensitive to changes in rice prices. Lastly, substitution between imported and domestic rice is limited. These findings are relevant for development strategies to foster the growth of the domestic rice industry in Benin.

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估计贝宁大米的需求弹性

贝宁的大米消费量正在增长，同时消费者对优质大米的需求发生了结构性变化。在需求变化的背景下，实验估计方法提供了一种估计消费者偏好的有效方法。我们在贝宁的15个开放市场上进行了假设选择实验，以分析对水稻和其他主要农作物的需求。我们的发现表明，不同收入群体之间以及城乡家庭之间的消费者偏好存在差异，并且消费者总体上对大米价格的变化敏感。最后，进口和国产大米之间的替代是有限的。这些发现与促进贝宁国内稻米产业发展的发展战略有关。