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Dried shelled cow peas market in Senegal

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for dried shelled cow peas in Senegal experienced significant growth from 2018 to 2020, with volume rising from 118 thousand tons to 254 thousand tons. This upward trend paused in 2021 with a slight dip to 239 thousand tons.

A steep decline followed in 2022, bringing production down to 152 thousand tons. The market recovered strongly in 2023, reaching 222 thousand tons. This rebound was driven by expanded cultivation areas for legumes, favorable weather conditions that boosted yields, and improved access to production inputs and market opportunities as reported for the 2023/2024 agricultural season.

Throughout the period, Senegalese agricultural policy has focused on enhancing local production and food security through measures that support farmers and modernize market infrastructure. Regional trade disruptions, including export bans in neighboring countries, have also underscored the role of domestic legume output.

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 Senegal
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Senegal in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Senegal 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Senegal in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Senegal by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Senegal in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Senegal by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Senegal, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Senegal by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Senegal in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Senegal by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Senegal in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Senegal by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Senegal, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Senegal by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Senegal in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Senegal by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Senegal in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Senegal by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Senegal, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Senegal by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Senegal in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Senegal by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Senegal in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Senegal by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Senegal, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Senegal by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 Senegal

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Senegal ranked as the world's 10th largest producer 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

Senegal's production of dried shelled cow peas grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 253.9 thousand tonnes, marking a sharp increase of 66.2% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 141.8%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 34.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.2%	29.7%	66.2%	34.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports dried shelled cow peas from Senegal

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Senegal's exports of dried shelled cow peas totaled 250.0 tonnes, showing minimal change from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2020, exports surged by 525%, corresponding to an annualized rate of 84.2%.

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Senegal's exports in kind were heavily concentrated, with Guinea-Bissau and Gambia together accounting for 100.0% of total shipments.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Senegal's dried shelled cow peas exports reached 217.2 thousand US dollars, remaining largely stable compared to 2019. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, exports increased by 257.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 52.8%.

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Guinea-Bissau and Gambia absorbed 100.0% of Senegal's dried shelled cow peas exports in value terms, highlighting a highly concentrated market.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports dried shelled cow peas to Senegal

Imports in kind, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. From 2017 to 2019, imports varied significantly, with a peak-to-trough amplitude of 6.5 times. In 2020, Senegal's imports of dried shelled cow peas amounted to 2.0 tonnes, reflecting a sharp decline of 34.6% compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(34.6%)	62.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy and China together made up 91.5% of Senegal's imports in kind, while other countries contributed to a more diverse but smaller share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Market behavior during these years was marked by volatility. Imports peaked in 2019 and fell to their lowest point in 2017, representing a swing of 40 times. In 2020, Senegal's imports of dried shelled cow peas totaled 0.7 thousand US dollars, showing a dramatic decrease of 96.7% compared to 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(96.7%)	10.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy dominated Senegal's imports in value terms, accounting for 94.5% of total dried shelled cow peas shipments, making it the key and nearly exclusive market.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io