Western Africa: Green Bean Market 2025

Green Bean Market Size in Western Africa

In 2022, the West African green bean market decreased by -0.3% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption recorded a slight contraction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Green Bean Production in Western Africa

In value terms, green bean production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 44% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Niger (X tons), Ghana (X tons) and Senegal (X tons), together comprising 75% of total production. Cote d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Mali lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mali (with a CAGR of +15.4%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average green bean yield reduced to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -1.7% against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by 4.1% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then reduced in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the green bean harvested area in Western Africa declined modestly to X ha, approximately reflecting the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 4.9%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to green bean production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Green Bean Exports

Exports in Western Africa

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of green beans decreased by -7.2% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, green bean exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 82% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Senegal prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 93% of total exports in 2022. Burkina Faso (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

Senegal was also the fastest-growing in terms of the green beans exports, with a CAGR of +16.2% from 2012 to 2022. Burkina Faso (-3.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Senegal (+23 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Burkina Faso saw its share reduced by -8.2% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Senegal ($X) remains the largest green bean supplier in Western Africa, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Burkina Faso ($X), with a 2.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Senegal stood at +16.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, falling by -6.8% against 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 25% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Burkina Faso ($X per ton), while Senegal totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (+0.6%).

Green Bean Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of green beans increased by 66% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a precipitous decline. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green bean imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 99%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Liberia (X tons), distantly followed by Sierra Leone (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Mauritania (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons) and Niger (X tons) represented the key importers of green beans, together committing 88% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Burkina Faso (with a CAGR of +47.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, Sierra Leone ($X), Mauritania ($X) and Liberia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 62% of total imports. Nigeria, Cote d'Ivoire, Niger and Burkina Faso lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Burkina Faso, with a CAGR of +22.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -8.8% against the previous year. Import price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 32% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mauritania ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sierra Leone (+16.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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