Dried shelled legumes market in Guinea

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018, the launch of the AgriFARM project aimed at increasing family farm incomes and improving market access in targeted prefectures began strengthening the agricultural sector. This was followed in 2020 by the establishment of the Agricultural Development Fund (FODA) to support producers and processors for local and regional markets. These initiatives contributed to a steady rise in domestic production of dried shelled legumes and supported overall market growth, which was further supplemented by a significant increase in import volumes starting in 2019.

The market expansion continued with the 2021 launch of the World Bank-funded Commercial Agriculture Development Project (PDACG), which aimed to transform Guinean agriculture into a competitive commercial sector. Concurrent government tenders for post-harvest equipment like shellers and hullers sought to improve the agricultural value chain. These measures, along with the ongoing implementation of the AgriFARM and PADAG support projects, helped sustain production levels and meet growing domestic demand, leading to a peak in total market volume by 2021.

In the latter part of the period, reinforced incentive policies and subsidies became a key driver. In 2023, the sector benefited from GNF 404 billion in allocated credit and 78 034 tonnes of subsidized fertilizer, promoting agricultural growth and crop diversification including dried legumes. This support, alongside continued institutional backing for agricultural campaigns and land management, helped maintain stable, high production levels and allowed the market volume to recover and grow slightly after a minor contraction in 2022.

Production dried shelled legumes in Guinea

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Top producers of dried shelled legumes, 2017-2020

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

Guinea's production of dried shelled legumes has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 115 990 tonnes, which remained virtually unchanged compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in Guinea in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports dried shelled legumes from Guinea

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The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Export volumes varied significantly, with the lowest point in 2019 at 0.2 tonnes and a peak in 2020 at 7 tonnes, representing a 31-fold difference. In 2020, Guinea exported 7 tonnes of dried shelled legumes, marking a dramatic increase of 2 961.9% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 93.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Guinea's exports of dried shelled legumes were highly concentrated, with the United States accounting for 96.3% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility during these years. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 000 US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2020 at 14 000 US dollars, showing an 8.6-fold swing. In 2020, exports reached 14 000 US dollars, representing an intense gain of 756.3% year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 66.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and Sierra Leone were the two dominant destinations for Guinea's dried shelled legumes exports in value terms. The United States accounted for 84.4% of total flows, while Sierra Leone contributed 26.4%, together forming 100.0% of total exports.

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

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

Imports dried shelled legumes to Guinea

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Guinea's imports of dried shelled legumes have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume totalled 7 627 tonnes, equivalent to a sharp increase of 77.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 2 576.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 199.1%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Côte d'Ivoire dominated Guinea's import structure for dried shelled legumes in kind, holding an 80.8% share of total flows, while other markets had comparatively modest shares.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Guinea's imports of dried shelled legumes in value terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 1 795 000 US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 106.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 807%, with a compound annual growth rate of 108.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Egypt, Côte d'Ivoire, and China played leading roles in Guinea's imports of dried shelled legumes in value terms. Egypt accounted for 34.1% of imports, Côte d'Ivoire for 28.9%, and China for 11.0%, jointly representing 74.0% of total flows.

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

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