U.S.: Fonio Market 2025

Fonio Market Size in the U.S.

In 2022, the U.S. fonio market decreased by -45.8% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, posted significant growth. Fonio consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fonio Production in the U.S.

In value terms, fonio production fell modestly to $X in 2022. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 47%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of fonio in the United States stood at less than X kg per ha, stabilizing at the year before. Overall, the yield saw 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 total area harvested in terms of fonio production in the United States totaled less than X ha, remaining stable against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Fonio Exports

Exports from the U.S.

For the third consecutive year, the United States recorded growth in overseas shipments of fonio, which increased by 37% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 457% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, fonio exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 337%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for fonio exports from the United States, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada totaled +12.3%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for fonio exports from the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada amounted to +18.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fonio export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 52% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 187% against the previous year. 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to +5.1% per year.

Fonio Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, supplies from abroad of fonio decreased by -25.8% 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 significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 1,505%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fonio imports declined notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 864% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Senegal (X tons), Togo (X tons) and Guinea (X tons) were the main suppliers of fonio imports to the United States, together accounting for 97% of total imports.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Guinea (with a CAGR of +35.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Togo ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fonio to the United States, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Guinea ($X), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by Senegal, with a 20% share.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Togo amounted to +26.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Guinea (+35.8% per year) and Senegal (+33.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average fonio import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -26% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 162% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average 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 Togo ($X per ton), while the price for Senegal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mali (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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