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Flour or powder of fruits and nuts market in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Sub-Saharan Africa" region includes following countries:

Cabo Verde

Benin

Gambia

Ghana

Guinea

Côte d'Ivoire

Liberia

Mali

Mauritania

Niger

Nigeria

Guinea-Bissau

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Senegal

Sierra Leone

Togo

Burkina Faso

British Indian Ocean Territory

Burundi

Comoros

Mayotte

Ethiopia

Eritrea

French Southern Territories

Djibouti

Kenya

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Reunion

Rwanda

Seychelles

Somalia

Zimbabwe

South Sudan

Uganda

Tanzania

Zambia

Angola

Cameroon

Central African Republic

Chad

Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Equatorial Guinea

Gabon

Sao Tome and Principe

Botswana

Lesotho

Namibia

South Africa

Eswatini

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market for flour or powder of fruits and nuts in Sub-Saharan Africa began to rise, initially supported by growing global consumer interest in healthier and alternative flours. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 sharply accelerated this trend as increased home cooking boosted demand, leading production to jump to 62.7 thousand tons and market volume to 62.8 thousand tons.

Growth continued strongly through 2023, with production reaching 112.6 thousand tons and market volume hitting 119.9 thousand tons. This expansion was driven by the development of local players in the region specializing in flours from cassava, plantain, and sweet potato, catering to sustained demand for functional and organic products. Innovations in production techniques to preserve nutritional quality and a focus on traceability further supported the market's upward trajectory.

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 Sub-Saharan Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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 Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cabo Verde 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, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cabo Verde 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, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cabo Verde 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, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cabo Verde 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, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cabo Verde 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, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 fruits and nuts in Sub-Saharan Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Production of flour or powder from fruits and nuts in Sub-Saharan Africa has increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 62 678 tonnes, marking a sharp rise of 71.8% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 75.6%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 20.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.5%	1.7%	71.8%	20.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports flour or powder of fruits and nuts from Sub-Saharan Africa

Exports in kind, t

Exports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts in Sub-Saharan Africa have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 780 tonnes, showing a significant year-over-year increase of 95.4%. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 232.2%, averaging an annual growth rate of 49.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	30.0%	30.8%	95.4%	49.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, flour or powder from fruits and nuts from Sub-Saharan Africa was exported to a wide range of markets. The United Kingdom accounted for 9.4% of exports in kind, the United States for 9.0%, and Sudan for 1.7%, together making up only 20.2% of total exports. The remaining 79.8% was distributed among numerous smaller destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Sub-Saharan Africa exported flour or powder from fruits and nuts worth 2 071 thousand US dollars, representing a substantial improvement of 60.9% over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 128.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 31.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 15.3%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 67.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	67.5%	(15.3%)	60.9%	31.7%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, the United States absorbed 25.4% of exports in value terms, the United Kingdom 19.2%, and the Netherlands 7.8%, together accounting for 52.4% of total exports. These countries were the main destinations for flour or powder from fruits and nuts from Sub-Saharan Africa.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports flour or powder of fruits and nuts to Sub-Saharan Africa

Imports in kind, t

Imports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts in Sub-Saharan Africa have grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 922 tonnes, which is 29.7% higher than in 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 59.3%, averaging an annual growth rate of 16.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.3%	2.9%	29.7%	16.8%

Source: SHEV.io

The import structure in kind from 2017 to 2020 was diversified, with the United States contributing 12.6% of imports, Spain 5.9%, and the United Arab Emirates 5.0%. Together, these three countries accounted for just 23.5% of total flows, and no single country held a clearly dominant position.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Sub-Saharan Africa's imports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts totaled 2 623 thousand US dollars, up 14.1% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 13.7%, with an average annual rate of 4.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 299 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 11.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.4%	(11.3%)	14.1%	4.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, flour or powder from fruits and nuts was imported into Sub-Saharan Africa from many countries. Even the largest sources—France, the United States, and Spain—together represented only 42.7% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io