Dried shelled legumes market in Mali

Earlier Report Observations

The market for dried shelled legumes in Mali began at 873 thousand tons in 2018, supported by government irrigation projects covering 18,900 hectares and seed distribution programs through initiatives like PRIA-Mali, which aimed to boost agricultural production. Despite continued seed support, market volume declined to 807 thousand tons in 2019. A sharp recovery followed in 2020, with volume reaching 978 thousand tons, driven by ongoing seed assistance and the development of new supply chains such as fair-trade organic sesame, alongside food security programs managed by the Commissariat à la Sécurité Alimentaire.

Market volume fell again to 826 thousand tons in 2021. The subsequent year saw a rebound to 876 thousand tons in 2022, coinciding with the implementation of the Marshall Plan 2022-2024 for accelerated agricultural transformation, which focused on rural development and food security, as well as enhanced market infrastructure projects. In 2023, the market experienced a modest contraction to 844 thousand tons.

Production dried shelled legumes in Mali

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of dried shelled legumes, 2017-2020

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

In Mali, 975.7 thousand tons of dried shelled legumes were produced in 2020, marking a year-over-year increase of 20.9%. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 50.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 14.6%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 7.4%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 34.3%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output of dried shelled legumes in Mali was valued at 237.8 million US dollars, reflecting a significant year-over-year gain of 28.9%. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 60.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 17.1%. The largest decline was in 2019, at 6.7%, and the largest increase was in 2018, at 33.4%.

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

Exports dried shelled legumes from Mali

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export volumes varied 2.4 times from the low in 2018 to the high in 2020. In 2020, Mali exported 1 727 tons of dried shelled legumes, up 36.5% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 712 tons. The largest decline occurred in 2018, at 28.5%, while the largest increase was in 2019, at 77.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, Senegal, and Côte d'Ivoire were the largest buyers of dried shelled legumes from Mali, accounting for 37.7%, 27.6%, and 17.4% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, they formed 82.8% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the period. Export values varied 2.6 times from the low in 2018 to the high in 2020. In 2020, Mali exported 421 thousand US dollars worth of dried shelled legumes, which is 45.6% more than in 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 162 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was in 2018, at 29.0%, and the largest increase was in 2019, at 78.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, Senegal, and Côte d'Ivoire were the key partners for Mali's exports of dried shelled legumes in value terms, accounting for 50.8%, 17.7%, and 13.7% of exports, respectively. Together, they represented 82.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports dried shelled legumes to Mali

Imports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend over the timeframe. Import volumes varied 20 times from the low in 2019 to the high in 2017. In 2020, Mali imported 3 883 tons of dried shelled legumes, which is 687.8% higher than the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 493 tons. The largest decline occurred in 2018, at 77.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Senegal accounted for 72.8% of total imports in kind of dried shelled legumes to Mali, with the remaining flows distributed among a broad group of smaller countries.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year drop, dried shelled legumes imports to Mali increased in 2020. The import volume reached 866 thousand US dollars, up 50.5% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 71.1%, with an average annual decline of 33.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 576 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 59.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Senegal, and Burkina Faso played leading roles in Mali's imports of dried shelled legumes in value terms, accounting for 39.8%, 31.9%, and 10.5% of imports, respectively. Together, they took 82.2% of total import flows.

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

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