Dried shelled legumes market in Nigeria

Earlier Report Observations

The market for dried shelled legumes in Nigeria expanded consistently from 2018 to 2023, with total volume rising from 8 163 тыс. т to 8 712 тыс. т. This growth was underpinned by steady increases in domestic production, which climbed from 8 152 тыс. т to 8 708 тыс. т over the same period. Imports and exports remained marginal, indicating the market is primarily supplied by local output.

By 2024, the market dynamics were influenced by several key factors. Growing awareness of the nutritional benefits and convenience of dehydrated vegetables, coupled with increasing urbanization and shifts in dietary habits toward healthier options, continued to drive demand. Concurrently, government initiatives to promote agriculture and support food processing industries provided a supportive environment for market expansion.

Policy measures also shaped the market landscape. The temporary waiver of import taxes on beans and other staples until the end of 2024 aimed to lower food prices, while the Central Bank of Nigeria's lifting of foreign exchange restrictions in early 2024 sought to stabilize import costs. These adjustments, alongside sustained domestic production, helped maintain market growth despite broader economic pressures like food price inflation.

Production dried shelled legumes in Nigeria

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Nigeria maintained the fourth position globally in terms of dried shelled legumes production volume.

Top producers of dried shelled legumes, 2017-2020

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

Nigeria's dried shelled legumes production increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 8 402 K t of dried shelled legumes, representing a slight gain of 1.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 6.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%.

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

Exports dried shelled legumes from Nigeria

Exports in kind, t

Nigeria's dried shelled legumes exports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 2 020 t of dried shelled legumes, up by 134.0% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 7 081%, with a compound annual growth rate of 315.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, India remained the primary market for exports in kind, accounting for 86.8% of total flows, while the remaining volume was distributed across numerous other destinations.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Nigeria's dried shelled legumes exports in value terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 1 280 K $ US, indicating a rise of 157.7% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 4 155.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 249.1%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, India played the leading role in exports in value terms, with a share of 89.2% of total flows, while other markets together accounted for the remainder.

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

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

Imports dried shelled legumes to Nigeria

Imports in kind, t

The market experienced noticeable fluctuations during the period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 3 321 t and peaked in 2017, with a 5.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Nigeria's volume of dried shelled legumes imports totaled 4 336 t, corresponding to an advance of 30.5% versus the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 71.1%.

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

Over 2017 to 2020, China, Lebanon, and the United Kingdom were the main destinations for imports in kind, absorbing 81.1% of total imports. Specifically, China accounted for 63.2%, Lebanon for 11.1%, and the United Kingdom for 6.7% of imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Volumes dropped to a minimum in 2019 at 3 690 K $ US and climbed to their maximum in 2018 at 13 238 K $ US, representing a 3.6-fold shift. In 2020, Nigeria imported a total of 5 737 K $ US of dried shelled legumes, constituting a sharp increase of 55.5% from a year earlier. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 72.1%.

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

In 2017 to 2020, China, Lebanon, and the United Kingdom accounted for the largest share of imports in value terms, together comprising 82.0% of total flows. China led with 68.1%, followed by Lebanon at 7.1%, and the United Kingdom at 6.7%.

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

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