Western Africa: Non-Wheat Flour Market 2024

Non-Wheat Flour Market Size in Western Africa

The West African non-wheat flour market rose sharply to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Non-Wheat Flour Production in Western Africa

In value terms, non-wheat flour production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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Non-Wheat Flour Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of non-wheat flours, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-wheat flour exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Nigeria was the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. Togo (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Ghana (X%), Mali (X%) and Cote d'Ivoire (X%). The following exporters - Burkina Faso (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) - each recorded 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 Nigeria (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Togo, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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, growing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-wheat flour export price decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ghana ($X per ton), while Togo ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Non-Wheat Flour Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-wheat flours were imported in Western Africa; increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed prominent growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-wheat flour imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Nigeria prevails in imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Senegal (X tons), comprising a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Gambia (X tons), Niger (X tons), Mauritania (X tons) and Cabo Verde (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Nigeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-wheat flours imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Senegal (X%), Gambia (X%), Mauritania (X%) and Cabo Verde (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Niger (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Nigeria increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-wheat flours in Western Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Senegal ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Gambia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Nigeria totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Senegal (X% per year) and Gambia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed pronounced growth. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while Niger ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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