Western Africa: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in Western Africa

The West African pulses market reached $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pulses Production in Western Africa

In value terms, pulses production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level 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 Nigeria (X tons), Niger (X tons) and Burkina Faso (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production. Mali, Ghana, Senegal and Togo lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In 2022, the average pulses yield in Western Africa stood at X kg per ha, remaining constant against the year before. Overall, the yield, however, saw a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the pulses yield hit record highs at X kg per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. 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 pulses production in Western Africa dropped modestly to X ha, leveling off at the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Pulses Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, the amount of pulses exported in Western Africa soared to X tons, with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded a measured expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pulses exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Niger represented the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Nigeria (X%). Burkina Faso (X tons), Ghana (X tons) and Mali (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Niger ($X), Cote d'Ivoire ($X) and Nigeria ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. Ghana, Burkina Faso and Mali lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Ghana, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Pulses Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, the amount of pulses imported in Western Africa skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by X% compared with 2021. In general, imports posted a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, pulses imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Senegal (X tons), distantly followed by Nigeria (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Guinea (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons) and Niger (X tons) represented the main importers of pulses, together mixing up X% of total imports. Cabo Verde (X tons), Benin (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Liberia (X tons), Togo (X tons) and Gambia (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Guinea (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pulses in Western Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Senegal ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Niger, with a X% share.

In Nigeria, pulses imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Senegal (X% per year) and Niger (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a pronounced decrease. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Cabo Verde ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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