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Not roasted and not cooked groundnuts 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

The market volume for not roasted and not cooked groundnuts in Sub-Saharan Africa experienced fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 13 992 thousand tons in 2018, it dipped to 13 483 thousand tons the following year before recovering to 14 565 thousand tons in 2020. After a minor contraction to 14 049 thousand tons in 2021, the volume resumed growth, reaching 14 743 thousand tons in 2022 and 14 914 thousand tons in 2023, marking a net expansion over the period.

In value terms, the market demonstrated stronger upward momentum, increasing from $9 977 million USD in 2018 to $15 601 million USD in 2023. This rise in market value significantly outpaced the growth in physical volume, pointing to higher average prices or a shift in product composition. Domestic production in kind followed a similar trajectory, rising from 14 120 thousand tons to 15 172 thousand tons over the same six-year span.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 not roasted and not cooked groundnuts in Sub-Saharan Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Sub-Saharan Africa produced 14 850 K t of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts, marking a measured increase of 7.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 10.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 2.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.3%	(2.1%)	7.4%	3.5%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following a two-year decline, Sub-Saharan Africa's production of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts increased in value. In 2020, the output was valued at 12 128 M $ US, which is 31.6% higher than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value rose by 9.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 9 219 M $ US, while the largest decline of 9.1% occurred in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.1%)	(8.2%)	31.6%	3.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports not roasted and not cooked groundnuts from Sub-Saharan Africa

Exports in kind, K t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports varied significantly, with the lowest point in 2018 at 166.3 K t and the highest in 2019 at 406.7 K t, representing a 2.4-fold difference. In 2020, foreign supplies of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts from Sub-Saharan Africa were recorded at 350.5 K t, reflecting a robust drop of 13.8% compared to the previous year. The largest increase of 144.5% was recorded in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.2%)	144.5%	(13.8%)	27.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, Vietnam, and Indonesia were the key partners for exports in kind. China accounted for 66.0% of exports, Vietnam for 10.0%, and Indonesia for 1.2%, together making up 77.2% of total flows.

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, M $ US

The market exhibited signs of volatility over the observed period. Exports changed by 2.4 times, with the trough in 2018 at 118.3 M $ US and the peak in 2020. In 2020, Sub-Saharan Africa exported 286.2 M $ US of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts, indicating a gradual increase of 5.6% compared to 2019. The largest decline of 15.6% occurred in 2018, while the largest increase of 129.2% was recorded in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.6%)	129.2%	5.6%	26.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, China, Vietnam, and Japan continued to lead as the top buyers of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts from Sub-Saharan Africa in value terms. China accounted for 65.0% of exports, Vietnam for 4.5%, and Japan for 2.2%, jointly representing 71.7% of total exports.

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 not roasted and not cooked groundnuts to Sub-Saharan Africa

Imports in kind, K t

Sub-Saharan Africa's imports of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region imported approximately 65.3 K t, representing a modest gain of 9.7% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 44.3%, with a CAGR of 13.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 38.4 K t, with the largest decline of 15.2% also occurring that year. The largest increase of 55.1% was recorded in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.2%)	55.1%	9.7%	13.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Argentina, India, and Brazil remained the main suppliers of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts to Sub-Saharan Africa in kind. Argentina accounted for 8.8% of imports, India for 5.3%, and Brazil for 5.2%, together forming 19.3% of total imports.

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, M $ US

The volume of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts imports to Sub-Saharan Africa increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region imported a total of 89.9 M $ US, marking a modest rise of 8.3% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 41.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 55.1 M $ US, with the largest decline of 13.3% also occurring that year. The largest increase of 50.8% was recorded in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.3%)	50.8%	8.3%	12.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Argentina, Brazil, and India were among the largest suppliers of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts to Sub-Saharan Africa in value terms. Argentina accounted for 17.0% of imports, Brazil for 10.4%, and India for 10.3%. However, even combined, they represented just 37.7% of total imports, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

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