Africa: Lentil Market 2024

Lentil Market Size in Africa

The African lentil market rose significantly to $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Lentil Production in Africa

In value terms, lentil production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Ethiopia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of lentil production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, lentil production in Ethiopia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Morocco (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Tanzania (X tons), with a X% share.

In Ethiopia, lentil production decreased by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Morocco (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

The average lentil yield expanded rapidly to X tons per ha in 2023, growing by X% on the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the lentil yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, approx. X ha of lentils were harvested in Africa; approximately reflecting 2022 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Lentil Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2023, approx. X tons of lentils were exported in Africa; growing by X% against 2022 figures. In general, exports showed a temperate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lentil exports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports posted tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Egypt was the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports. Sudan (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Malawi (X tons), Uganda (X tons) and Cameroon (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to lentil exports from Egypt stood at X%. At the same time, Tanzania (X%), Nigeria (X%), Cameroon (X%) and Uganda (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Malawi (X%) and Sudan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Tanzania (X p.p.), Egypt (X p.p.) and Nigeria (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Malawi (X p.p.) and Sudan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest lentil supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Sudan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Egypt stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (X% per year) and Sudan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, lentil export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cameroon ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cameroon (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lentil Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2023, the amount of lentils imported in Africa reached X tons, picking up by X% compared with the year before. Total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lentil imports rose markedly to $X in 2023. In general, imports recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of lentil imports in 2023 were Egypt (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Sudan (X tons), together amounting to X% of total import. The following importers - Kenya (X tons), Eritrea (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Morocco (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lentil importing markets in Africa were Egypt ($X), Morocco ($X) and Algeria ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Morocco, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

In 2023, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, lentil import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform