Western Africa: Market for Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) 2024

Market Size for Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in Western Africa

After five years of growth, the West African market for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) decreased by -1.7% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Production of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in Western Africa

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Exports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Exports in Western Africa

Uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports contracted markedly to X tons in 2021, dropping by -49.3% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 168% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 211%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) was the key exporter of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs), making up 68% of total exports. Senegal (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Togo (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 23% share of total exports. The following exporters - Nigeria (X tons) and Niger (X tons) - each accounted for a 7.9% share of total exports.

Exports from Cote d'Ivoire decreased at an average annual rate of -8.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Nigeria (+56.0%) and Senegal (+6.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nigeria emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of +56.0% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Togo (-2.4%) and Niger (-20.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Senegal (+9.8 p.p.), Nigeria (+4.4 p.p.) and Togo (+3.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Cote d'Ivoire (-3.3 p.p.) and Niger (-8.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X) remains the largest uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) supplier in Western Africa, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Senegal ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Togo, with a 10% share.

In Cote d'Ivoire, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports shrank by an average annual rate of -12.2% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Senegal (+4.5% per year) and Togo (-1.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -16.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the export price increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Nigeria ($X per ton), while Niger ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Togo (+0.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Imports in Western Africa

Uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports contracted modestly to X tons in 2021, which is down by -4.1% against 2020. Overall, imports, however, showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 76% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 43% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Ghana represented the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at 38% of total imports. Benin (X tons) held a 15% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Burkina Faso (9.4%), Niger (7%), Guinea (5.1%) and Cote d'Ivoire (4.9%). Senegal (X tons), Gambia (X tons), Mali (X tons), Liberia (X tons) and Mauritania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports into Ghana stood at +17.4%. At the same time, Guinea (+18.4%), Benin (+15.6%), Liberia (+15.5%), Cote d'Ivoire (+12.1%), Gambia (+8.5%) and Senegal (+7.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Guinea emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of +18.4% from 2012-2021. Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Mauritania (-7.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Ghana (+19 p.p.), Benin (+6.7 p.p.) and Guinea (+2.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Mali, Mauritania, Burkina Faso and Niger saw its share reduced by -4.5%, -7%, -8.6% and -8.6% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Ghana ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) in Western Africa, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Benin ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Niger, with a 7.6% share.

In Ghana, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports expanded at an average annual rate of +17.2% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Benin (+16.5% per year) and Niger (+1.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, rising by 22% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Niger (+2.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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