Bread market in Côte d'Ivoire

Earlier Report Observations

The bread market in Côte d'Ivoire expanded from 9 484 t in 2018 to 13 878 t in 2020, a 38% surge driven by increased domestic production and imports. After peaking in 2020-2021, the market volume contracted to 11 246 t in 2022 and further to 10 476 t in 2023. This decline coincided with the international crisis that drove up wheat prices, raising production costs across the supply chain. In response, the government imposed fixed weights and prices for baguettes to curb inflation, putting additional pressure on bakeries' margins. In 2023, a major flour mill, Grands Moulins d'Abidjan, raised its tariffs, contributing to continued cost pressures and the market's reduction.

Production bread in Côte d'Ivoire

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of bread, 2017-2020

World map of production of bread, 2017-2020

In 2020, Côte d'Ivoire produced 9 929 tons of bread, representing a 20.6% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 20.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 6.5%. The most stable year was 2019, with production remaining essentially unchanged.

Annual dynamics of production in Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Côte d'Ivoire's bread production value increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 7 367 thousand US dollars, showing a modest gain of 4.0% over 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 12%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 6 535 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 21.9%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 8.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports bread from Côte d'Ivoire

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Côte d'Ivoire exported 579 tons of bread, reflecting a slight decline of 6.3% compared to the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 618 tons, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a growth of 71.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso were the principal buyers of bread from Côte d'Ivoire, accounting for 84.2% of total exports in kind. Specifically, Niger represented 42.1% of exports, Mali 23.4%, and Burkina Faso 18.7%.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance exhibited significant fluctuations during this period. Export values dropped to their minimum in 2017 and climbed to their maximum in 2019, showing a 2.4-fold shift. In 2020, Côte d'Ivoire exported bread worth 430 thousand US dollars, marking a substantial decline of 19.2% compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 532 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 78.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali were the main destinations for Côte d'Ivoire's bread exports in value terms, collectively accounting for 73.8% of total flows. Niger contributed 28.3% of export value, Burkina Faso 25.3%, and Mali 20.2%.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020

Imports bread to Côte d'Ivoire

Imports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of bread to Côte d'Ivoire increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported 4 529 tons of bread, marking a significant gain of 87.0% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports surged by 187.2%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 42.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Iran, France, and Turkey remained the principal suppliers of bread to Côte d'Ivoire, jointly accounting for 81.1% of total imports in kind. Iran supplied 41.1% of imports, France 29.5%, and Turkey 10.6%.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Bread deliveries to Côte d'Ivoire increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 5 394 thousand US dollars, showing an uptick of 14.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 44.8%, with an annualized rate of 13.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, France, Iran, and Spain formed the main group of sources for bread imports to Côte d'Ivoire in value terms, with a combined share of 78.5% of total flows. France accounted for 57.7% of import value, Iran 13.5%, and Spain 7.2%.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020