Dried shelled legumes market in Northern Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for dried shelled legumes in Northern Africa experienced significant fluctuations from 2018 to 2023. It rose from 3 540 thousand metric tons in 2018 to a peak of 4 109 thousand metric tons in 2019, then contracted sharply to 3 207 thousand metric tons in 2020. The market partially recovered in 2021 to 3 508 thousand metric tons, dipped again to 3 272 thousand metric tons in 2022, and reached 3 496 thousand metric tons by 2023.

Production levels mirrored this volatility, declining from 2 687 thousand metric tons in 2018 to 2 386 thousand metric tons in 2020 before rebounding to 2 835 thousand metric tons in 2021. Imports and exports also varied, with imports peaking at 1 677 thousand metric tons in 2019 and exports growing steadily from 147 thousand metric tons in 2018 to 387 thousand metric tons in 2023, contributing to the overall market dynamics.

Production dried shelled legumes in Northern Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of dried shelled legumes, 2017-2020

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

Northern Africa's production of dried shelled legumes has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 2 386 thousand tonnes, representing an 8.6% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 4.5%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.5%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 2 687 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 7.5%.

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

Exports dried shelled legumes from Northern Africa

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of dried shelled legumes from Northern Africa have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, shipments reached 186 thousand tonnes, showing a moderate year-on-year growth of 3.8%. However, over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, exports actually decreased by 14.7%, averaging an annual decline of 5.2%. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 147 thousand tonnes, which experienced the sharpest drop of 32.9%. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest increase of 22.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Northern Africa in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the export destinations for dried shelled legumes were quite diverse. India accounted for 15.0% of exports in volume, Iraq for 8.2%, and Turkey for 7.7%. Together, these three countries made up just 30.9% of total exports, with no single partner emerging as clearly dominant in the market.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of dried shelled legumes exported from Northern Africa reached 175.6 million US dollars, marking a 15.2% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, however, export values decreased by 3.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 152.4 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 29.1%. The peak was in 2018 at 214.9 million US dollars, with the highest increase of 17.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Northern Africa in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, the top buyers of dried shelled legumes from Northern Africa in value terms were India (12.8% of exports), Iraq (9.7%), and Turkey (8.1%). Together, these three countries accounted for 30.6% of total export value, but against a backdrop of many smaller partners, none stood out as overwhelmingly dominant.

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

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

Imports dried shelled legumes to Northern Africa

Imports in kind, K t

Following two years of growth, Northern Africa's imports of dried shelled legumes declined in 2020. Imports totaled 1 007 thousand tonnes, a sharp 40.0% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 14%, averaging an annual growth rate of 4.5%. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 1 677 thousand tonnes, which also recorded the largest increase of 67.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Northern Africa in kind, 2017-2020, K t

During 2017-2020, the sources of imports for dried shelled legumes in Northern Africa were widely distributed. Canada supplied 24.8% of imports by volume, Australia 14.3%, and Turkey 10.3%. Combined, these three countries made up only 49.4% of total imports, with the remaining 50.6% coming from a variety of other nations.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of contraction, Northern Africa's import value for dried shelled legumes increased in 2020. Imports amounted to 791.3 million US dollars, reflecting a robust 11.3% rise from 2019. However, over the 2017-2020 span, import values decreased by 10.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.7%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 710.8 million US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 17.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Northern Africa in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the value of dried shelled legumes imported into Northern Africa was spread across numerous markets. Canada accounted for 21.0% of imports by value, Australia for 16.2%, and Turkey for 9.5%. Together, these three countries represented just 46.7% of total import value, indicating a highly fragmented supplier landscape.

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

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