Dried shelled legumes market in Madagascar

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for dried shelled legumes in Madagascar fluctuated between 2018 and 2023, beginning at 230.6 thousand metric tons before declining in 2019 and then recovering to 223.0 thousand metric tons by 2023. Regulatory developments, such as the 2018 competition law overhaul and the 2019 standardization rules for food products, introduced new compliance requirements that likely contributed to the initial contraction in market volume.

Market recovery was supported by the 2020 organic agriculture law, which established a formal framework for certified organic production and encouraged farmers to shift toward higher-value legume crops. Further growth in 2023 was aided by the launch of crop calendars that prioritized bean cultivation, directing agricultural planning and resources toward legume output. Concurrently, the organic sector gained traction as a source of export revenue, and the formation of new agro-processing enterprises in 2024 reflected ongoing sector dynamism.

Production dried shelled legumes in Madagascar

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of dried shelled legumes, 2017-2020

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

Madagascar produced 258.2 thousand tons of dried shelled legumes in 2020, marking a controlled increase of 4.7% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 7.5%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 2.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 246.5 thousand tons, while the peak occurred in 2018 with 291.2 thousand tons. The most significant drop was observed in 2019, when production fell by 15.4%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Dried shelled legumes production in Madagascar increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 108.2 million US dollars, up by 5.7% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 7.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 100.2 million US dollars, and the largest decline occurred that same year, with a drop of 0.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Madagascar in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports dried shelled legumes from Madagascar

Exports in kind, t

Madagascar's dried shelled legumes export volume declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 56 215 tons, representing a 9.5% reduction compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 18.1%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 6.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam, India, and Turkey were the key destinations for Madagascar's dried shelled legumes exports in volume terms. Vietnam accounted for 25.6% of exports, India for 18.3%, and Turkey for 10.7%. Together, these three countries represented 54.6% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, dried shelled legumes shipments from Madagascar reached 23 547 thousand US dollars, reflecting a gradual loss of 8.7% over the past year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 5%, which corresponds to an annualized decline rate of 1.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 21 762 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 25 799 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was in 2018, with a drop of 12.2%, and the largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 18.6%.

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

The partner structure for Madagascar's dried shelled legumes exports in value terms was fragmented from 2017 to 2020. India accounted for 20.5% of exports, Turkey for 12.9%, and Vietnam for 11.7%. Together, these three countries represented only 45.0% of total flows, with no single country holding a dominant share.

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

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

Imports dried shelled legumes to Madagascar

Imports in kind, t

Madagascar's dried shelled legumes imports showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. Import levels varied significantly, with a 2.5-fold difference between the high in 2017 and the low in 2019. In 2020, Madagascar imported 5 099 tons, which is a 141.2% increase from 2019. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 114 tons, and the largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 49.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Ukraine, and South Africa were the primary suppliers of dried shelled legumes to Madagascar in volume terms. The United States accounted for 42.8% of imports, Ukraine for 22.7%, and South Africa for 18.7%. Together, these three countries represented 84.2% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Madagascar's dried shelled legumes imports in value terms revealed irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The period from 2017 to 2019 saw a peak-to-trough amplitude of 3.5 times. In 2020, imports stood at 3 064 thousand US dollars, constituting a steep improvement of 165.9% relative to the prior year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 152 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 64.9%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United States, South Africa, and Ukraine played leading roles in Madagascar's dried shelled legumes imports in value terms. The United States accounted for 48.5% of imports, South Africa for 17.2%, and Ukraine for 15.6%. Together, these three countries represented 81.3% of total import flows.

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

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