Western Africa: Sorghum Market 2024

Sorghum Market Size in Western Africa

The West African sorghum market expanded significantly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sorghum Production in Western Africa

In value terms, sorghum production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of sorghum production was Nigeria (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, sorghum production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Burkina Faso (X tons), fourfold. Niger (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Nigeria amounted to X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Burkina Faso (X% per year) and Niger (X% per year).

The average sorghum yield stood at X kg per ha in 2022, growing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, saw 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 sorghum yield attained the maximum level at X kg per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 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.

The sorghum harvested area totaled X ha in 2022, picking up by X% against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Sorghum Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of sorghum was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sorghum exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Burkina Faso dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. The following exporters - Nigeria (X tons) and Mali (X tons) - each resulted at a X% share of total exports.

Burkina Faso was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sorghum exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mali (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Nigeria (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Burkina Faso (X p.p.) and Mali (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Nigeria saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Burkina Faso ($X) remains the largest sorghum supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Nigeria ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Burkina Faso, sorghum exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Nigeria (X% per year) and Mali (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a mild expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Sorghum Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of sorghum was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, saw a significant decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sorghum imports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Niger prevails in imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), generating a X% share of total imports. Benin (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Mauritania (X tons) and Ghana (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to sorghum imports into Niger stood at X%. At the same time, Mauritania (X.2%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Burkina Faso (X%), Nigeria (X%) and Benin (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X.2% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Ghana (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.), Benin (X p.p.), Burkina Faso (X p.p.), Nigeria (X p.p.), Mauritania (X p.p.) and Ghana (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Niger saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Niger ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Burkina Faso ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, Benin and Mauritania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Mauritania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while Mauritania ($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 mixed trends in the import price figures.

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