Ghana: Lentil Market 2025

Lentil Market Size in Ghana

In 2022, the Ghanian lentil market decreased by -39.1% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Lentil Production in Ghana

In value terms, lentil production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed a significant increase. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of lentils in Ghana amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, the yield showed 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.

In 2022, the harvested area of lentils in Ghana stood at less than X ha, standing approx. at 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Lentil Exports

Exports from Ghana

In 2022, the amount of lentils exported from Ghana skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 582% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded significant growth. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lentil exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a resilient expansion. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for lentil exports from Ghana, accounting for a approx. 72% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK stood at +31.8%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) also remains the key foreign market for lentils exports from Ghana.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK amounted to +17.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average lentil export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -5.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to -11.3% per year.

Lentil Imports

Imports into Ghana

In 2022, the amount of lentils imported into Ghana skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 39% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 289% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lentil imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 246% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of lentil to Ghana, accounting for a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, lentil imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), sixfold. Lebanon (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada stood at +18.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-12.4% per year) and Lebanon (-2.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest lentil suppliers to Ghana were Canada ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and India ($X), with a combined 82% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Canada, with a CAGR of +40.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lentil import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 48% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+18.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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