Western Africa: Chick Peas Market 2024

Chick Peas Market Size in Western Africa

In 2023, the West African chick peas market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a prominent increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Chick Peas Production in Western Africa

In value terms, chick peas production rose to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Togo (X tons) remains the largest chick peas producing country in Western Africa, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, chick peas production in Togo exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Mali (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Niger (X tons), with a X% share.

In Togo, chick peas production increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mali (X% per year) and Niger (X% per year).

The average chick peas yield totaled X kg per ha in 2023, leveling off at the year before. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the chick peas yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, 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.

The chick peas harvested area shrank to X ha in 2023, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the chick peas harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Chick Peas Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2023, shipments abroad of chick peas decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chick peas exports dropped significantly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mali dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. Niger (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Togo (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Mali increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Nigeria (X%) and Niger (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Cote d'Ivoire emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Togo (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Mali (X p.p.), Nigeria (X p.p.), Niger (X p.p.) and Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Togo (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Mali ($X) remains the largest chick peas supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Niger ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Togo, with a X% share.

In Mali, chick peas exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Niger (X% per year) and Togo (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, 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 Nigeria ($X per ton), while Mali ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Togo (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Chick Peas Imports

Imports in Western Africa

Chick peas imports dropped rapidly to X tons in 2023, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chick peas imports declined to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, showed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Niger dominates imports structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Cabo Verde (X tons), making up an X% share of total imports. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Senegal (X tons) and Guinea-Bissau (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

Niger was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chick peas imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Senegal (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Guinea-Bissau (X%) and Cabo Verde (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Niger and Senegal increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Niger ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chick peas in Western Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cabo Verde ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Senegal, with a X% share.

In Niger, chick peas imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Cabo Verde (X% per year) and Senegal (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, 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 Guinea-Bissau ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Niger (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform