Ghana: Pulses Market 2025

Pulses Market Size in Ghana

The Ghanian pulses market totaled $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a noticeable downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pulses Production in Ghana

In value terms, pulses production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Pulses production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average pulses yield in Ghana contracted slightly to X kg per ha, almost unchanged from the year before. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the average pulses yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The pulses harvested area in Ghana was estimated at X ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pulses production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Ghana

Pulses exports from Ghana reduced notably to X tons in 2022, dropping by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, pulses exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for pulses exports from Ghana, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pulses exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), fourfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for pulses exports from Ghana, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pulses export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($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 India (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Ghana

For the fourth year in a row, Ghana recorded growth in purchases abroad of pulses, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, pulses imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Niger (X tons) was the main pulses supplier to Ghana, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pulses imports from Niger exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Nigeria (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Niger amounted to X%.

In value terms, Niger ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to Ghana, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Nigeria ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Niger was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average pulses import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while the price for Niger stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ethiopia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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