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Dried shelled cow peas market in Benin

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for dried shelled cow peas in Benin fluctuated between 2018 and 2023. After a decline to 132.5 thousand tons in 2019, production gradually recovered, reaching 142.0 thousand tons in 2022. This growth coincided with the construction of modern urban market complexes that enhanced distribution and the implementation of regulatory policies designed to strengthen local agricultural supply chains.

In 2023, output fell significantly to 122.7 thousand tons. Although a broader national trend favored the promotion of local agricultural products, the dried shelled cow peas segment experienced a notable contraction in volume during this period.

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 Benin
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Benin in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Benin in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Benin in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Benin by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Benin in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Benin by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Benin in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Benin by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Benin in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Benin by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  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 dried shelled cow peas in Benin

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Benin ranked 11th globally in the production of dried shelled cow peas.

Top producers of dried shelled cow peas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of dried shelled cow peas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Benin produced 134.9 thousand tonnes of dried shelled cow peas, marking a 1.8% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 26.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.2%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 140.5 thousand tonnes, which represented a 31.9% increase from the previous year. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest decline, with production dropping by 5.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	31.9%	(5.7%)	1.8%	8.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports dried shelled cow peas from Benin

Exports in kind, kg

In 2018, Benin exported 21 400 kg of dried shelled cow peas, a 52.6% rise compared to 2017.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Benin in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	52.6%	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Benin's exports in kind were entirely concentrated on a single market: Ireland, which accounted for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

In 2018, the value of Benin's dried shelled cow peas exports reached 19 715 US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 137.9% from 2017.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	137.9%	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017-2020 period, Benin's dried shelled cow peas exports in value terms were almost exclusively directed to Ireland, with its share reaching 100.0% of total exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports dried shelled cow peas to Benin

Imports in kind, kg

In 2020, Benin imported 157 kg of dried shelled cow peas, a 96.7% decrease year-over-year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Benin in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(96.7%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, imports in kind of dried shelled cow peas to Benin were heavily concentrated in Nigeria, which held a 96.8% share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

In 2020, Benin's imports of dried shelled cow peas amounted to 6 US dollars, down by 100.0% from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(100.0%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, imports in value terms of dried shelled cow peas to Benin were highly concentrated on Nigeria, accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io