Dried shelled legumes market in Côte d'Ivoire

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for dried shelled legumes in Côte d'Ivoire gradually declined from 109.8 thousand tons in 2018 to 101.1 thousand tons in 2023. This reduction coincided with a sharp rise in exports, which expanded from 0.3 thousand tons to 8.9 thousand tons over the same period. The growth in exports was driven by increased investment in industrial processing and drying machinery for fruits and vegetables, along with the establishment of new companies focused on distributing and processing traditional dried fruits.

Domestic production remained stable at around 108 thousand tons annually, providing a consistent base for export growth. Government-supported programs like HortiFresh, which aimed to develop the horticultural sector, further encouraged value-addition and processing, enabling more dried legumes to be sold abroad rather than consumed locally.

Production dried shelled legumes in Côte d'Ivoire

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of dried shelled legumes, 2017-2020

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

In Côte d'Ivoire, production of dried shelled legumes reached 108 646 tonnes in 2020, marking a 1.1% increase from the previous year. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 109 030 tonnes. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 1.4%, while the largest increase was observed in 2018, rising by 2.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports dried shelled legumes from Côte d'Ivoire

Exports in kind, t

Exports of dried shelled legumes from Côte d'Ivoire have grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 7 406 tonnes, representing a substantial 68.3% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 12 160.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 396.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Guinea was the primary buyer of dried shelled legumes from Côte d'Ivoire, accounting for 84.1% of total exports in volume. Other trading partners held relatively smaller shares during this period.

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

World map of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of dried shelled legumes exports from Côte d'Ivoire has risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 681 thousand US dollars, which is 47.9% higher than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export values increased by 2 434.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 193.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Guinea was the leading market for dried shelled legumes from Côte d'Ivoire in value terms, making up 73.0% of total exports. Other destinations contributed less significantly to the export revenue.

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

World map of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020

Imports dried shelled legumes to Côte d'Ivoire

Imports in kind, t

Imports of dried shelled legumes into Côte d'Ivoire have increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 1 850 tonnes, showing a 19.1% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.0%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 074 tonnes. The most significant decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 38.5%, while the largest increase was in 2019, up by 44.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020, t

During 2017-2020, the main sources of dried shelled legumes imports into Côte d'Ivoire by volume were Mali (25.4%), the United States (19.2%), and Argentina (17.2%). Together, these three countries accounted for 61.8% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Côte d'Ivoire imported dried shelled legumes worth 637 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp decline of 18.9% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import values decreased by 43.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -17.5%. The largest drop was recorded in 2018, falling by 36.2%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2019, rising by 8.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States (32.4%), Argentina (19.1%), and Lebanon (16.4%) were the top sources of dried shelled legumes imports into Côte d'Ivoire in value terms. Combined, these countries represented 67.9% of total import value.

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

World map of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020