Not roasted and not cooked groundnuts market in Middle Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The market for not roasted and not cooked groundnuts in Middle Africa experienced notable shifts between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 2.6 million tonnes in 2018, volume rose to 2.9 million tonnes by 2020, reflecting an 8.5% surge. A sharp 10.2% contraction followed in 2021, pulling the market back to 2.6 million tonnes. Recovery in 2022 brought volume to 2.7 million tonnes, and 2023 saw stabilization at that level.

In 2024, the regional landscape featured the emergence of new local small and medium enterprises in Cameroon focused on processing groundnut-based products, signaling a move toward more domestic value addition. The Central African Securities Exchange also announced plans to list public companies, potentially directing investment into agricultural sectors including groundnuts.

Production not roasted and not cooked groundnuts in Middle Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts, 2017-2020

Production of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts in Middle Africa has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 2 932 K t, marking a modest 8.5% rise compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 15.5%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 4.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts production in Middle Africa declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 1 413 M $ US, down 16.3% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value fell by 13.5%, averaging an annual decline of 4.7%. The peak value occurred in 2018 at 2 108 M $ US, with the largest drop of 19.9% in 2019 and the biggest increase of 29.0% in 2018.

Annual dynamics of production in Middle Africa in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports not roasted and not cooked groundnuts from Middle Africa

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts from Middle Africa showed significant fluctuations during this period. In 2020, the region exported 529 t, representing a sharp 49.8% decrease from 2019. The lowest point was in 2018 at 313 t, with the largest decline of 86.0% that year and the biggest increase of 237.2% in 2019. Overall, exports peaked in 2017 and hit their trough in 2018, resulting in a 7.2-fold difference between these years.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam and Nigeria were the primary destinations for not roasted and not cooked groundnuts exports from Middle Africa, each accounting for 35.9% of exports in kind. The United States followed with 1.8%. Together, these three countries made up 73.7% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts from Middle Africa displayed an unstable trend over this timeframe. In 2020, exports amounted to 255 K $ US, a steep 61.3% year-on-year drop. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 250 K $ US, with the largest decline of 82.7% that year and the biggest increase of 163.7% in 2019. The highest value was in 2017, creating a 5.8-fold variation compared to the 2018 low.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Nigeria and Vietnam remained the key buyers of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts from Middle Africa in value terms, together accounting for 86.5% of total exports. Other countries comprised the remaining share.

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

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

Imports not roasted and not cooked groundnuts to Middle Africa

Imports in kind, t

Imports of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts into Middle Africa fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 295 t, a steep 59.5% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports declined by 75.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -37.1%. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 1 327 t, and the largest increase of 12.2% also occurred that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Zambia, Senegal, and China were the main suppliers of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts to Middle Africa in terms of volume. Zambia led with 21.6% of imports in kind, followed by Senegal at 2.9% and China at 1.0%. Collectively, they accounted for 25.5% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, imports of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts into Middle Africa were valued at 324 K $ US, reflecting an abrupt 50.1% decline compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 59.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -26.0%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 6.8%.

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

During 2017-2020, Zambia, Senegal, and China were the largest suppliers of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts to Middle Africa in value terms, though not dominant. Zambia accounted for 19.0% of imports in value, Senegal for 13.9%, and China for 4.3%. Together, they made up 37.2% of total imports in value, with numerous smaller partners contributing the rest.

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

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