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Copra market in ECOWAS

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"ECOWAS" region includes following countries:

Benin

Burkina Faso

Gambia

Ghana

Guinea

Guinea-Bissau

Côte d'Ivoire

Cabo Verde

Liberia

Mali

Niger

Nigeria

Senegal

Sierra Leone

Togo

Earlier Report Observations

Copra production in the ECOWAS region fell steadily from 71 826 t in 2018 to 56 344 t in 2021. This decline was primarily driven by the implementation of a counter-terrorism action plan that disrupted supply chains and a regional policy shift towards rice cultivation under the 'Offensive Riz' initiative, which redirected agricultural focus and resources away from copra.

Early in the period, collaboration to improve data collection on informal cross-border trade and training for agricultural investment budgeting supported the copra value chain, while lax trade policies increased market competition. After 2021, production modestly recovered to 58 450 t in 2022 and stabilized around 58 366 t in 2023, coinciding with the closure of an EU-funded agricultural support project and regional discussions on stricter phytosanitary measures that introduced new regulatory considerations.

In 2024, ECOWAS prioritized enhanced market monitoring through agricultural observatories and sustainable energy policies, which could influence future production costs and logistics for copra.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in ECOWAS
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in ECOWAS in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Benin in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Benin by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Benin in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Benin by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Benin, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Benin by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Benin in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Benin by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Benin in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Benin by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Benin, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Benin by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Benin in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Benin by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Benin in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Benin by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Benin, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Benin by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Benin in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Benin by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Benin in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Benin by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Benin, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Benin by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production copra in ECOWAS

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of copra, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of copra, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

ECOWAS's copra production has now declined for two consecutive years. In 2020, the region produced 63 192 tonnes of copra, representing a 6.2% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 9.4%, with an average annual decline of 3.2%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 71 826 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 3.0%. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a decline of 6.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.0%	(6.2%)	(6.2%)	(3.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports copra from ECOWAS

Exports in kind, t

The export market for copra from ECOWAS showed considerable volatility during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 47.2 tonnes, then peaked in 2017, creating a 4.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports rebounded sharply to 115.6 tonnes, marking a dramatic 144.8% increase compared to 2019. The largest annual decline was recorded in 2018, when exports fell by 74.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(74.5%)	(12.5%)	144.8%	(18.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Pakistan, Canada, and Lithuania were the primary destinations for ECOWAS's copra exports, accounting for 91.4% of total export volume. Pakistan led with 40.0% of exports, followed by Canada at 37.4%, and Lithuania at 14.0%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values for copra from ECOWAS followed an unstable pattern throughout the period. The lowest point came in 2019 at 25.5 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2017, resulting in a 4.3-fold variation between these years. In 2020, export value recovered to 60.2 thousand US dollars, representing a substantial 135.6% increase compared to 2019. The most significant annual decrease was recorded in 2018, when export value fell by 55.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(55.3%)	(48.4%)	135.6%	(18.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, three key markets—Pakistan, Canada, and Lithuania—collectively accounted for 99.5% of the total export value of copra from ECOWAS.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports copra to ECOWAS

Imports in kind, t

ECOWAS's copra imports dropped significantly to just 0.4 tonnes in 2020, representing a steep 70.5% decrease compared to 2019. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, imports declined by 97.1%, equivalent to an average annual reduction of 69.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(70.5%)	n/a	n/a	(69.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of copra imports into ECOWAS fell sharply to 0.6 thousand US dollars in 2020, indicating a 72.8% decline compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value decreased by 96.7%, which translates to an average annual drop of 67.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(72.8%)	n/a	n/a	(67.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and Lebanon were the leading sources of copra imports into ECOWAS in value terms, together accounting for 77.6% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io