Ghana: Cow Peas Market 2025

Cow Peas Market Size in Ghana

The Ghanian cow peas market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, declining by -3.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Cow peas consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cow Peas Production in Ghana

In value terms, cow peas production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 176%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cow peas (dry) in Ghana dropped modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The cow peas harvested area in Ghana totaled X ha in 2022, standing approx. at 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 4.9% against the previous year. The cow peas harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cow Peas Exports

Exports from Ghana

In 2022, the amount of cow peas (dry) exported from Ghana plummeted to X tons, which is down by -42.5% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 756%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, cow peas exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 567% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for cow peas exports from Ghana, accounting for a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, cow peas exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at +33.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+54.5% per year) and Belgium (+35.2% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cow peas (dry) exports from Ghana, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +27.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+43.3% per year) and Belgium (+45.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cow peas export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 124% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 147%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Belgium (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cow Peas Imports

Imports into Ghana

In 2022, supplies from abroad of cow peas (dry) increased by 88% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 132% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cow peas imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a deep reduction. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Niger (X tons) constituted the largest cow peas supplier to Ghana, with a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, cow peas imports from Niger exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Niger stood at -16.7%.

In value terms, Niger ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cow peas (dry) to Ghana, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 10% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Niger totaled -19.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cow peas import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 74%. 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.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Niger amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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