Cote d'Ivoire: Fonio Market 2025

Fonio Market Size in Cote d'Ivoire

The Cote d'Ivoire's fonio market reduced to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -6.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a noticeable setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fonio Production in Cote d'Ivoire

In value terms, fonio production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 40%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of fonio in Cote d'Ivoire declined modestly to X tons per ha, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average fonio yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of fonio in Cote d'Ivoire reduced slightly to X ha, waning by -1.6% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 11% against the previous year. The fonio harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Fonio Exports

Exports from Cote d'Ivoire

In 2022, approx. X tons of fonio were exported from Cote d'Ivoire; rising by 98% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 540% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, fonio exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 555% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Congo (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Canada (X kg) were the main destinations of fonio exports from Cote d'Ivoire, together accounting for 82% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +96.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for fonio exports from Cote d'Ivoire, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Congo ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada stood at +40.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Congo (+9.7% per year) and the United States (+30.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fonio export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -43.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 49%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Fonio Imports

Imports into Cote d'Ivoire

In 2020, supplies from abroad of fonio decreased by 0% to X kg, falling for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports faced a dramatic setback. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2019. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fonio imports stood at $X in 2020. Overall, imports showed a significant decrease. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2019. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Burkina Faso (X kg) constituted the largest fonio supplier to Cote d'Ivoire, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, fonio imports from Burkina Faso exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Guinea (X kg), twofold.

From 2014 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Burkina Faso was relatively modest.

In value terms, the largest fonio suppliers to Cote d'Ivoire were Guinea ($X) and Burkina Faso ($X).

Guinea, with a CAGR of 0.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average fonio import price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Guinea ($X per ton), while the price for Burkina Faso amounted to $X per ton.

From 2014 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guinea (0.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform