Dried shelled beans market in Togo

Earlier Report Observations

The market for dried shelled beans in Togo remained relatively stable between 2018 and 2020, with annual market volume fluctuating around 223-228 thousand tonnes. This period saw foundational government actions, including the launch of a National Development Plan aimed at modernizing agriculture and the introduction of a mandatory product marking system to improve food safety and traceability, which helped maintain production levels.

From 2021 onwards, the market expanded consistently, reaching 247.4 thousand tonnes by 2023. The growth was driven by the government's 'Top Produits du Terroir' initiative actively promoting local agricultural products, which boosted domestic demand for beans. In 2022, high bean prices resulting from delayed rains and global fertilizer costs incentivized increased production, while an official ban on bean exports ensured supply remained within the country. Subsequent agricultural campaigns that distributed fertilizers and seeds directly supported higher yields, solidifying the upward trend.

Production dried shelled beans in Togo

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Togo consistently ranked 30th globally in terms of dried shelled beans production volume.

Top producers of dried shelled beans, 2017-2020

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

Togo's dried shelled beans production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 222.7 K t, showing little change from the previous year. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 227.7 K t. The largest year-on-year decrease occurred in 2019 at 2.1%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 3.7%.

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

Exports dried shelled beans from Togo

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes of dried shelled beans from Togo showed significant fluctuations during this period. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 48.5 t, while the minimum was in 2019 at 7.5 t, representing a 6.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports reached 45.1 t, marking a substantial increase of 501.1% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 84.5% drop.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Gabon and Equatorial Guinea were the primary destinations for Togo's dried shelled beans exports, together accounting for 84.4% of total export volumes, with the remaining share distributed among other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values of dried shelled beans from Togo experienced notable fluctuations. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 10.9 K $ US, while the lowest was in 2017, creating a 4.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports totaled 5.0 K $ US, representing a 102.2% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 77.2% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 389.0%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Gabon (49.4% of export value), Equatorial Guinea (24.4%), and the United Kingdom (12.1%) were the key export markets for Togo's dried shelled beans in value terms, together accounting for 85.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports dried shelled beans to Togo

Imports in kind, t

Togo's imports of dried shelled beans increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 650.7 t, representing a significant 619.8% increase year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 3 161.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 219.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Benin dominated Togo's dried shelled beans imports in volume terms, accounting for 79.8% of total import flows, while the remaining share was distributed among various smaller trading partners.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Togo's imports of dried shelled beans in value terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import value reached 137.0 K $ US, showing a substantial 225.3% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 2 836.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 208.5%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Benin and Ghana were the primary sources for Togo's dried shelled beans imports in value terms, together accounting for 92.7% of total import flows, with other partners making up the remainder.

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

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