Cote d'Ivoire: Buckwheat Market 2025

Buckwheat Market Size in Cote d'Ivoire

The Cote d'Ivoire's buckwheat market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Buckwheat consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Buckwheat Production in Cote d'Ivoire

In value terms, buckwheat production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 33%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of buckwheat in Cote d'Ivoire amounted to less than X kg per ha, remaining constant against the year before. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The buckwheat harvested area in Cote d'Ivoire was estimated at less than X ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Buckwheat Exports

Exports from Cote d'Ivoire

In 2022, shipments abroad of buckwheat increased by 12% to X kg for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 229%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, buckwheat exports rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 160%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Ghana (X kg) was the main destination for buckwheat exports from Cote d'Ivoire, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ghana totaled -7.3%.

In value terms, Ghana ($X) also remains the key foreign market for buckwheat exports from Cote d'Ivoire.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Ghana stood at -11.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average buckwheat export price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 59%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Ghana.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Ghana amounted to -4.4% per year.

Buckwheat Imports

Imports into Cote d'Ivoire

Buckwheat imports into Cote d'Ivoire fell to X kg in 2022, with a decrease of -14% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 444%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, buckwheat imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 396% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X kg) was the main buckwheat supplier to Cote d'Ivoire, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from France totaled +29.3%.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of buckwheat to Cote d'Ivoire.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France stood at +24.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The average buckwheat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -3.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 229%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for France.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for France amounted to -3.5% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform