Western Africa: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in Western Africa

The West African pulses market stood at $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pulses Production in Western Africa

In value terms, pulses production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak 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), with a combined X% share of total production. Mali, Ghana, Senegal and Togo lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

The average pulses yield stood at X kg per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, recorded a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the pulses yield reached the peak level at X kg per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of pulses were harvested in Western Africa; leveling off at the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

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Pulses Exports

Exports in Western Africa

Pulses exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, jumping by X% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pulses exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Niger (X tons) represented the key exporter of pulses, constituting 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%). The following exporters - Burkina Faso (X tons), Ghana (X tons) and Mali (X tons) - each reached a X% 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, the largest pulses supplying countries in Western Africa were Niger ($X), Cote d'Ivoire ($X) and Nigeria ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Cote d'Ivoire, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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, overseas purchases of pulses increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports showed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pulses imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient 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), Guinea (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons) and Niger (X tons) represented the main importers of pulses, together making up X% of total imports. Cabo Verde (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Benin (X tons), Liberia (X tons), Togo (X tons) and Gambia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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 an X% share.

In Nigeria, pulses imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: 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, showed a noticeable reduction. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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