Western Africa: Couscous Market 2024

Couscous Market Size in Western Africa

The West African couscous market totaled $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Couscous Production in Western Africa

In value terms, couscous production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Couscous Exports

Exports in Western Africa

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of couscous decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, couscous exports plummeted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Mali (X tons) represented the main exporter of couscous, comprising X% of total exports. Senegal (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Mauritania (X%), Ghana (X%) and Togo (X%). The following exporters - Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Guinea (X tons) - each resulted at a X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest couscous supplying countries in Western Africa were Senegal ($X), Mali ($X) and Ghana ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Mali, 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

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Guinea ($X per ton), while Mali ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Couscous Imports

Imports in Western Africa

Couscous imports declined significantly to X tons in 2022, reducing by X% against 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, couscous imports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of couscous, namely Senegal, Togo and Benin, represented more than half of total import. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Burkina Faso (X%) and Mauritania (X%). Gambia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest couscous importing markets in Western Africa were Togo ($X), Benin ($X) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Togo, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Gambia ($X per ton), while Senegal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Togo (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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