Carrots and turnips market in Mali

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh carrots and turnips in Mali was influenced early in the period by regulatory frameworks and local production initiatives. In 2018, the enforcement of the Marketing Authorization (AMM) for food products structured market access, while urban gardening, particularly by women, bolstered local supply. However, persistent challenges with seed quality for carrots constrained domestic production potential. Overall market volume reached 17 471 t that year. Over the next two years, domestic production saw a slight contraction, but rising imports helped maintain total market size around 18 500-18 600 t through 2020.

A significant shift occurred from 2021, as the adoption of soilless organic market gardening techniques provided a new impetus for vegetable production. This innovation likely contributed to the rebound in domestic output and helped drive a 20% increase in market volume to 22 264 t in 2021. The growth momentum continued strongly into 2022, with the market expanding by 28% to reach a peak of 28 432 t, reflecting a period of heightened supply and consumption.

The market corrected in 2023, with total volume declining by 28% to 20 596 t. This adjustment followed the previous years' rapid expansion. Looking ahead, the Ministry of Agriculture scheduled support activities for the agricultural sector in 2024, and concurrent initiatives to promote local consumption and institutional procurement indicated evolving demand-side factors for the market.

Production carrots and turnips in Mali

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

World map of production of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

Mali's production of carrots and turnips has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 14,882 tonnes, marking a modest decrease of 6.6% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 5.8%, which translates to an average annual decline of 2.0%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 16,120 tonnes, with that year also seeing the largest increase of 2.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Mali in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports carrots and turnips from Mali

Exports in kind, t

In 2019, Mali exported 13 tonnes of carrots and turnips, showing little change from the previous year. Over the three-year span from 2017 to 2019, exports surged dramatically by 9,599.3%, averaging an annual growth rate of 359.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mali in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Mali's carrot and turnip exports were primarily directed to Senegal, which accounted for 99.0% of the total export volume.

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

World map of product's exports from Mali in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Mali's carrot and turnip exports in value terms reached $23,000 in 2019, remaining nearly unchanged from the year before. Between 2017 and 2019, export value grew by 174.5%, equivalent to an average annual increase of 40.0%.

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

During 2017–2020, the value of Mali's carrot and turnip exports was almost entirely concentrated in two markets: Senegal and Kenya, together making up 100.0% of the total export value.

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

World map of product's exports from Mali in value, 2017-2020

Imports carrots and turnips to Mali

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes of carrots and turnips into Mali showed significant volatility over these years. The lowest point was in 2018 at 1,351 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 13.6%. In 2019, imports jumped sharply by 91.8%, and by 2020, they peaked at 3,715 tonnes, representing a steep increase of 43.4% compared to 2019. Overall, the difference between the peak in 2020 and the trough in 2018 was 2.8-fold.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mali in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa, Morocco, and Senegal were the key suppliers of carrots and turnips to Mali in volume terms. South Africa led with 65.7% of imports, followed by Morocco at 12.2% and Senegal at 5.2%. Together, these three countries accounted for 83.1% of Mali's total import volume.

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

World map of product's imports to Mali in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Mali's carrot and turnip imports in value terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached $2,406,000, a dramatic rise of 36.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, import value grew by 209.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 45.8%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, South Africa, Morocco, and Senegal dominated Mali's carrot and turnip imports in value terms. South Africa held 63.2% of the import value, Morocco accounted for 13.9%, and Senegal made up 5.7%. Collectively, these three countries represented 82.8% of the total import value.

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

World map of product's imports to Mali in value, 2017-2020