Dried shelled beans market in Senegal

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for dried shelled beans in Senegal experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. It grew from 117.8 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 256.0 thousand tons in 2020. This was followed by a contraction to 157.4 thousand tons in 2022, before recovering to 226.9 thousand tons in 2023.

The rebound in 2023 was primarily driven by a marked increase in the production of pulses, including cowpeas. This resulted from the expansion of cultivated areas, favorable yields due to good climatic conditions, and improved access to production factors. Furthermore, trade flows with neighboring countries were disrupted by civil insecurity and export bans, which limited imports of dry grains and pulses and bolstered local supply.

Production dried shelled beans in Senegal

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of dried shelled beans, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried shelled beans, 2017-2020

Senegal's dried shelled beans production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 253.9 thousand tons, marking a significant 66.2% rise compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 141.8%, which translates to an average annual increase of 34.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Senegal in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports dried shelled beans from Senegal

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Export levels fluctuated significantly, with a 9.5-fold difference between the low in 2017 and the high in 2019. In 2020, Senegal's dried shelled beans export volume was 424 tons, representing a sharp 65.8% decrease from 2019. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 1 239 tons, with the largest increase that year at 332.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands was the dominant destination for Senegal's dried shelled beans exports, accounting for 74.8% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among several smaller markets.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Exports reached their peak in 2019 and fell to their lowest point in 2017, with a 28-fold swing between these years. In 2020, the value of dried shelled beans leaving Senegal was 523 thousand US dollars, reflecting a dramatic 73.1% decrease from 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 943 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 631.6%.

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

Over the 2017–2020 period, the Netherlands was the dominant buyer of dried shelled beans from Senegal in value terms, accounting for 84.5% of total exports. Other countries shared the remaining volume.

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

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

Imports dried shelled beans to Senegal

Imports in kind, t

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Imports changed by 9.1-fold from the trough in 2018 to the peak in 2020. In 2020, Senegal imported 2 561 tons of dried shelled beans, representing a sharp 302.9% gain compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 281 tons, with the largest decline that year at 9.7%.

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

In the 2017–2020 period, Turkey (36.1% of imports in kind), India (19.2%), and Tunisia (18.7%) were the main sources in the geographical breakdown of dried shelled beans imports to Senegal. Together, they accounted for 73.9% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. The highest value was observed in 2020, while the lowest occurred in 2018, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.6 times. In 2020, cross-border shipments of dried shelled beans to Senegal totaled 1 254 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a 79.8% rise compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 479 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 11.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States (24.9% of imports in value terms), the Netherlands (18.3%), and Italy (14.8%) consistently held leading positions in the country structure of imports. Jointly, they accounted for 57.9% of total flows.

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

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