Western Africa: Pigeon Peas Market 2024

Pigeon Peas Market Size in Western Africa

The West African pigeon peas market dropped dramatically to $X in 2021, falling by -23.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pigeon Peas Production in Western Africa

In value terms, pigeon peas production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Nigeria (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of pigeon peas production, accounting for 91% of total volume. Moreover, pigeon peas production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Niger (X tons), more than tenfold.

In Nigeria, pigeon peas production expanded at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Niger (+12.0% per year) and Ghana (+2.0% per year).

Pigeon Peas Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of pigeon peas were exported in Western Africa; growing by 102% against 2020. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 321%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pigeon peas exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 301%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Nigeria represented the key exporter of pigeon peas in Western Africa, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near 85% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Niger (X tons), generating an 11% share of total exports. Ghana (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to pigeon peas exports from Nigeria stood at +76.2%. At the same time, Niger (+247.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Niger emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of +247.8% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Ghana (-4.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Nigeria and Niger increased by +76 and +11 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) remains the largest pigeon peas supplier in Western Africa, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ghana ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Nigeria amounted to +56.2%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ghana (+6.4% per year) and Niger (+214.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, falling by -12.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the export price increased by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ghana ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (+11.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Pigeon Peas Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of pigeon peas were imported in Western Africa; dropping by -32.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 351% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pigeon peas imports reduced sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 338% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Nigeria was the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for 66% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Cabo Verde (X tons), mixing up a 22% share of total imports. The following importers - Mauritania (X tons) and Benin (X tons) - together made up 5.1% of total imports.

Imports into Nigeria increased at an average annual rate of +32.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Mauritania (+54.2%) and Benin (+25.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of +54.2% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Cabo Verde (-9.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Nigeria (+64 p.p.), Cabo Verde (+4.2 p.p.), Mauritania (+3.1 p.p.) and Benin (+2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pigeon peas in Western Africa, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cabo Verde ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Mauritania, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Nigeria totaled +36.2%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Cabo Verde (-16.8% per year) and Mauritania (+61.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, growing by 2.7% against the previous year. Import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, pigeon peas import price increased by +14.7% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 27%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Mauritania ($X per ton) and Nigeria ($X per ton), while Cabo Verde ($X per ton) and Benin ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Benin (+6.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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