Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits market in Niger

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for oil seeds and oleaginous fruits in Niger increased from 41 866 metric tons in 2018 to 44 535 metric tons in 2020. This growth was supported by the 2018 decree adopting a fertilizer sector reform plan, which aimed to ensure sufficient, affordable, and timely access to quality fertilizers nationwide. The liberalization of the fertilizer sector from 2020 onward triggered a substantial rise in imports by private operators, enhancing input supply and supporting oil seed production.

After peaking in 2020, the market volume contracted to 43 377 metric tons in 2021. It then stabilized around 43 428 metric tons in 2022 as the private sector's role in fertilizer imports continued to expand and the technical oversight structures established by the reform were further strengthened.

A modest recovery to 43 899 metric tons occurred in 2023. This uptick coincided with the government's deployment of cloud-seeding aircraft to generate artificial rainfall over agricultural land, countering prolonged drought conditions. The organization of the 15th agricultural fair for market gardeners in the Agadez region also promoted local production and contributed to sector activity.

Production oil seeds and oleaginous fruits in Niger

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Between 2017 and 2020, Niger was one of the world's top producers of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, ranking 20th globally by production volume.

Top producers of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, 2017-2020

World map of production of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, 2017-2020

Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits production in Niger rose for the second year in a row in 2020, reaching 44 654 tonnes. This marked a modest increase of 3.7% compared to 2019. However, over the entire 2017-2020 period, production declined by 10.8%, with an average annual decrease of 3.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 42 518 tonnes, which also saw the sharpest drop of 15.1%.

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

Exports oil seeds and oleaginous fruits from Niger

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The export market for oil seeds and oleaginous fruits from Niger showed significant volatility during the observed period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a dramatic 26-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Niger exported 121.0 tonnes, representing a massive increase of 2,537.0% compared to 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Nigeria dominated Niger's exports of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits in volume terms, accounting for 84.6% of total shipments. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller trading partners.

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

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

Exports in value, $ US

Export values for oil seeds and oleaginous fruits from Niger displayed irregular patterns, pointing to a volatile market. The lowest value occurred in 2017, while the highest was in 2018, with a threefold variation between these years. In 2020, exports totaled 24 039 US dollars, up by 196.5% from the previous year.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Nigeria was the primary market for Niger's oil seeds and oleaginous fruits in value terms, making up 74.8% of total export earnings. Other destinations contributed a smaller portion to the overall export value.

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

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

Imports oil seeds and oleaginous fruits to Niger

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Imports of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits into Niger experienced notable fluctuations from 2017 to 2020. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 0.1 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 1.7 tonnes, showing a 12.9-fold gap. In 2020, imports stood at approximately 1.5 tonnes, a slight decrease of 9.6% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 35.0%, and the biggest increase was in 2019 at 1,192.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Senegal, China, and Nigeria were the key sources for Niger's imports of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits in volume terms. Senegal accounted for 42.0% of imports, China for 24.6%, and Nigeria for 17.0%, together representing 83.6% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, $ US

Import values for oil seeds and oleaginous fruits into Niger showed considerable volatility between 2017 and 2020. The lowest value was in 2018 at 196 US dollars, and the highest in 2019 at 1 753 US dollars, reflecting an 8.9-fold swing. In 2020, imports amounted to 837 US dollars, down by 52.2% from 2019. The sharpest drop was in 2018 at 52.3%, while the largest rise was in 2019 at 793.6%.

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

In the 2017-2020 period, Turkey, Senegal, and Burkina Faso were the main sources for Niger's imports of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits in value terms. Turkey contributed 35.1% of import value, Senegal 19.8%, and Burkina Faso 19.0%, collectively accounting for 73.8% of total import spending.

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

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