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Molasses market in Niger

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, Niger's molasses market volume expanded rapidly, rising from 7 358 tons to 18 669 tons. This growth was initiated by government investments in irrigation infrastructure and road rehabilitation, which improved agricultural market access and supported domestic production. The introduction of new taxes on imported essential goods further encouraged local economic activity.

After peaking in 2021, the market stabilized around 18 000 tons in 2022 and 2023, with imports remaining minimal except for a temporary increase in 2023. By 2024, import levels were low again, while broader measures such as the export ban on cereals to ensure domestic supply and the start of crude oil exports contributed to overall economic resilience, maintaining stable market conditions.

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 Niger
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Niger in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Niger in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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 Niger in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Niger 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 Niger in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Niger 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 Niger, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Niger 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 Niger in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Niger 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 Niger in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Niger 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 Niger, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Niger by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production molasses in Niger

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of molasses, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of molasses, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Niger's molasses production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 12,580 tonnes of molasses, marking a significant year-on-year increase of 37.6%. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 74.5%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 20.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Niger in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.1%	24.2%	37.6%	20.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports molasses from Niger

According to industry analysis, Niger did not export any molasses between 2017 and 2020.

Imports molasses to Niger

Imports in kind, kg

The market showed notable fluctuations during this period. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 at 420 kg, then surged to a peak of 46,727 kg in 2019, representing a dramatic 111-fold increase from the low. In 2020, cross-border shipments of molasses to Niger totaled 4,890 kg, down 89.5% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 98.1%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019, at 11,025.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(98.1%)	11 025.5%	(89.5%)	(39.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, Nigeria, and the United Kingdom were the top sources for Niger's molasses imports by volume. China accounted for 62.4% of imports, Nigeria for 10.8%, and the United Kingdom for 8.1%. Together, these three countries made up 81.3% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The market experienced significant volatility during this time. Import values fluctuated widely, with a 33-fold difference between the high in 2019 and the low in 2018. In 2020, Niger's molasses imports amounted to $4,789 US, a decrease of 70.8% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at $492 US, while the maximum was in 2019 at $16,417 US. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 96.8%, and the largest increase was in 2019, at 3,234.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(96.8%)	3 234.6%	(70.8%)	(31.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, China, Nigeria, and the United Kingdom were the leading markets for Niger's molasses imports by value. China contributed 44.0% of imports, Nigeria 16.7%, and the United Kingdom 14.0%. Combined, these three countries represented 74.7% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io