Ethiopia: Millet Market 2025

Millet Market Size in Ethiopia

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was growth in the Ethiopian millet market, when its value increased by 2.8% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate buoyant growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Millet Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, millet production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 62%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of millet in Ethiopia reached X tons per ha, increasing by 7.3% on 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average millet yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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 total area harvested in terms of millet production in Ethiopia reached X ha, increasing by 3.4% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 5.5% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the millet harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Millet Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

Millet exports from Ethiopia soared to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 42% on 2021. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 376% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, millet exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 396% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Israel (X tons) was the main destination for millet exports from Ethiopia, with a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, millet exports to Israel exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Israel totaled +29.9%.

In value terms, Israel ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for millet exports from Ethiopia, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 9.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Israel stood at +39.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average millet export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 26% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 49% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Israel amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Israel (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Millet Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2022, overseas purchases of millet decreased by -54.4% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 563%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, millet imports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 635% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main supplier of millet to Ethiopia, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +9.0%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of millet to Ethiopia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +11.0%.

Import Prices by Country

The average millet import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -7.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 30%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +1.8% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform