Flour or powder of fruits and nuts market in Côte d'Ivoire

Earlier Report Observations

The market for flour of fruits and nuts in Côte d'Ivoire began from a small base of 23 tons in 2018, within a broader flour sector that showed early dynamism with over 2,000 bakeries and the entry of new international players like Soufflet West Africa, setting the stage for future expansion.

A significant transformation started in 2020, when local production surged to 24 762 tons, catapulting the market size to 24 765 tons. This upward trajectory continued through 2021, with production reaching 30 862 tons and the market growing to 30 982 tons, marking a clear shift towards larger-scale domestic output.

From 2022 onward, the market's growth was directly supported by specific initiatives. The launch of a government plan in April 2022 to develop local processing of agricultural goods encouraged the establishment of new facilities for flour from cassava, millet, and sorghum. This push was amplified by high international wheat prices, which incentivized a shift toward domestic flour alternatives. Subsequent investments in wholesale market infrastructure in Yopougon and intense competition among major millers further fueled production increases, which rose to 48 300 tons in 2022 and reached 65 000 tons in 2023, with ongoing agro-processing projects extending this trend into 2024.

Production flour or powder of fruits and nuts in Côte d'Ivoire

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Côte d'Ivoire ranked 9th globally in the production of flour or powder made from fruits and nuts.

Top producers of flour or powder of fruits and nuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of flour or powder of fruits and nuts, 2017-2020

Côte d'Ivoire's production of flour or powder from fruits and nuts grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 24 762 tonnes, marking a dramatic increase of 110 001.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production surged by 175 516.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1 106.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports flour or powder of fruits and nuts from Côte d'Ivoire

Exports in kind, kg

The export market for flour or powder of fruits and nuts from Côte d'Ivoire showed significant volatility during these years. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 608 kg, then peaked in 2020 at 7 585 kg, representing a 12.5-fold increase. In 2020, exports grew by 1 147.5% compared to the previous year, with the largest decline of 85.6% recorded in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, France, the United States, and Belgium were the key export partners for Côte d'Ivoire's flour or powder of fruits and nuts, accounting for 41.8%, 25.1%, and 16.7% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 83.7% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, $ US

Export values in US dollars displayed irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at $627, while the peak occurred in 2020 at $17 134, a 27-fold difference. In 2020, exports surged by 2 634.9% year-over-year, with the largest decline of 76.6% noted in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Throughout 2017-2020, Belgium and France dominated Côte d'Ivoire's export structure in value terms, together accounting for 83.3% of total flows, while other markets contributed smaller shares.

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

World map of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020

Imports flour or powder of fruits and nuts to Côte d'Ivoire

Imports in kind, kg

Côte d'Ivoire's imports of flour or powder of fruits and nuts totaled 10 341 kg in 2020, showing a sharp increase of 60.5% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 15.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.0%. The minimum import volume was 6 441 kg in 2019, while the maximum was 10 809 kg in 2018. The largest decline of 40.4% occurred in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, France, the United States, and Asia (not elsewhere specified) were the primary sources for Côte d'Ivoire's imports of flour or powder of fruits and nuts, representing 53.9%, 13.1%, and 10.0% of imports in kind, respectively. Together, these partners accounted for 77.0% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, $ US

Import values in US dollars exhibited volatility during the observed period. The minimum value was $16 639 in 2019, while the maximum was recorded in 2017, showing a 4-fold variation between these years. In 2020, imports reached $27 023, an uptick of 62.4% from the prior year, with the largest decline of 71.7% occurring in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020, $ US

During 2017-2020, France, the United States, and Spain were the three principal markets for Côte d'Ivoire's imports of flour or powder of fruits and nuts in value terms, together accounting for 81.5% of total imports.

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

World map of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020