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Flour or powder of dried legumes market in Middle Africa

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Middle Africa" region includes following countries:

Angola

Cameroon

Central African Republic

Chad

Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Equatorial Guinea

Gabon

Sao Tome and Principe

Earlier Report Observations

The market for flour or powder of dried legumes in Middle Africa grew from 22 566 tons in 2018 to 25 393 tons in 2023, marking an overall increase of 12.5% over the five-year period. This expansion was not uniform, as the market experienced a slight contraction in 2020 before resuming its upward trajectory.

A significant acceleration occurred in 2021, with market volume rising by 5.4% to 23 898 tons. Growth continued in the following years, with the market adding a further 4.2% to reach 25 393 tons by 2023. Domestic production, which constitutes the vast majority of supply, followed a similar pattern of increase over the period.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Middle Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Middle Africa in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production flour or powder of dried legumes in Middle Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of flour or powder of dried legumes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of flour or powder of dried legumes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Middle Africa's production of flour or powder from dried legumes saw a two-year increase before declining. In 2019, production reached its peak at 22 972 tonnes, but then fell slightly to 22 692 tonnes in 2020, representing a 1.2% decrease from the previous year. Over the four-year period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 8.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.7%. The most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 7.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.8%	1.8%	(1.2%)	2.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports flour or powder of dried legumes from Middle Africa

Exports in kind, kg

In 2020, Middle Africa exported 22 426 kilograms of flour or powder from dried legumes, showing little change from the 2019 level. However, looking at the broader trend from 2018 to 2020, exports surged dramatically by 112 031.6%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 938.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Middle Africa in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

The value of Middle Africa's exports of flour or powder from dried legumes was $31 544 in 2020, remaining nearly unchanged from 2019. Despite this recent stability, exports experienced a massive increase of 79 656.4% between 2018 and 2020, averaging an annual growth rate of 827.4% over that period.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports flour or powder of dried legumes to Middle Africa

Imports in kind, kg

Imports of flour or powder from dried legumes into Middle Africa showed considerable volatility in recent years. In 2018, imports hit their lowest point at 6 817 kilograms, but then rebounded sharply in 2019 with a 139.0% increase. However, in 2020, imports dropped significantly to 11 065 kilograms, marking a 32.1% decline from 2019. The peak was recorded in 2017, with imports 4.6 times higher than the 2018 low. The steepest decline occurred in 2018, when imports fell by 78.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Middle Africa in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(78.4%)	139.0%	(32.1%)	(29.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India was the leading supplier of flour or powder from dried legumes to Middle Africa, accounting for 46.0% of imports by volume. South Africa followed with 7.2%, and Kenya contributed 6.0%. Together, these three countries made up 59.3% of Middle Africa's total imports in this category.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

In 2020, Middle Africa's imports of flour or powder from dried legumes totaled $12 153, down 9.2% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 40.5%, with an average annual decline of 15.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at $11 799. The most substantial drop occurred in 2018, with a 42.2% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2019, at 13.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(42.2%)	13.5%	(9.2%)	(15.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, India dominated Middle Africa's imports of flour or powder from dried legumes in value terms, representing 56.6% of the total. The United Arab Emirates was the second-largest supplier with 13.2%, followed by France at 10.2%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 80.0% of the import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io