Dried shelled legumes market in Togo

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for dried shelled legumes in Togo experienced a slight contraction to 448.5 thousand tons in 2019, followed by stabilization at 448.8 thousand tons in 2020. During this period, the government integrated legumes into the national 'Togo 2025' roadmap to develop local processing and strengthened quality control frameworks for export, laying the groundwork for future expansion.

From 2021 onwards, the market entered a growth phase, reaching 467.5 thousand tons in 2021 and climbing to 495.1 thousand tons by 2023. This increase was primarily driven by the launch of the Togo Agrifood Processing Project (PTA-Togo), which financed the establishment of legume processing plants, and a significant rise in the number of private agri-food enterprises, including startups focused on processing dried legumes. The 2023/2024 agricultural campaign further boosted legume production through expanded cultivation areas and better access to inputs.

Recent developments in 2024 include the publication of new national quality and labeling standards for dried legumes and the securing of 46.4 billion FCFA in funding for the second phase of the PTA-Togo project, which includes the construction of a dried vegetable processing unit in Tsévié, indicating continued investment in sector capacity.

Production dried shelled legumes in Togo

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of dried shelled legumes, 2017-2020

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

Togo's production of dried shelled legumes declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 448.5 thousand tons, showing little change from 2019. Production peaked in 2018 at 458.5 thousand tons, with the largest annual increase of 3.7% occurring that year. The most significant decline was recorded in 2019, when production fell by 2.1%.

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

Exports dried shelled legumes from Togo

Exports in kind, t

The export market for dried shelled legumes showed considerable volatility during this period. In 2017, export volumes reached their lowest point, while 2019 saw the highest levels - representing a 56-fold difference between these extremes. In 2020, Togo exported 498.3 tons, marking a slight decrease of 1.8% compared to the previous year. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 507.5 tons, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 with growth of 4 199.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain was the dominant destination for Togo's dried shelled legumes exports, accounting for 92.2% of total export volumes.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values for dried shelled legumes exhibited significant volatility during these years. The lowest point occurred in 2017, while values peaked in 2018 - representing a 14.3-fold swing between these years. In 2020, Togo exported dried shelled legumes worth 25.0 thousand US dollars, a decrease of 5.2% from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 32.0 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 1 332.6% occurring that same year. The most significant decline was observed in 2019, when export values fell by 17.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain remained the primary buyer of Togo's dried shelled legumes in value terms, accounting for 75.9% of total export revenue, while other trading partners held relatively modest shares.

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

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

Imports dried shelled legumes to Togo

Imports in kind, t

Togo's imports of dried shelled legumes increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 830.5 tons, representing a substantial rise of 489.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 1 347%, translating to a compound annual growth rate of 143.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets - Benin, Ghana, and the United States - dominated Togo's imports of dried shelled legumes by volume, together accounting for 81.9% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of Togo's dried shelled legumes imports rose for the third straight year. In 2020, imports were valued at 242.9 thousand US dollars, an increase of 352.9% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, import values grew by 1 345.7%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 143.6%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, three main markets - Benin, the United States, and Ghana - together accounted for 83.7% of the total value of dried shelled legumes imported into Togo.

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

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