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Primary sugar crops market in Cabo Verde

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Production of primary sugar crops in Cabo Verde showed remarkable stability from 2018 to 2023, hovering around 22 940 t with only minor fluctuations. This consistency occurred within a context where sugar cane is cultivated commercially on islands like Santiago, Santo Antão, and Fogo, and where the government plays a fundamental role in regulating the agricultural market. In 2019, the promotion of value chains in agribusiness, with investments in farmer training, aimed to add value to agricultural products, potentially supporting productivity. By 2023, the sector faced structural constraints like water scarcity and infertile soils, but simultaneous government initiatives for climate-resilient and smart agriculture, including digital technologies, helped maintain production levels.

For 2024, factors indicate a continued focus on modernizing agriculture, with the government promoting digitalization through drones and soil sensors to optimize water use and connect farmers to markets. Additionally, the sector is influenced by high international energy and food prices, reflecting Cape Verde's dependence on imports and tourism, while foreign investment in renewable energy projects like Cabeólica aims to provide affordable and sustainable power that could benefit agricultural efficiency.

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 Cabo Verde
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Cabo Verde 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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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 Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cabo Verde 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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 Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cabo Verde 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, kg
  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 primary sugar crops in Cabo Verde

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of primary sugar crops, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of primary sugar crops, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Cabo Verde produced 22 940 tonnes of primary sugar crops, a figure that remained virtually unchanged from the previous year. Compared to 2019, production showed no significant variation. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production decreased by 19.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 22 940 tonnes. The most substantial decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 19.2%, while the largest increase was observed in 2019, though it was negligible at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Cabo Verde in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(19.2%)	-	-	(6.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports primary sugar crops from Cabo Verde

Market analysis indicates that Cabo Verde did not export any primary sugar crops between 2017 and 2020.

Imports primary sugar crops to Cabo Verde

Imports in kind, kg

In 2018, Cabo Verde imported 112 kilograms of primary sugar crops, marking a dramatic decrease of 89.3% from the 2017 level.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(89.3%)	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy was the primary partner for imports in kind, representing 90.3% 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 Cabo Verde in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

In 2018, the value of primary sugar crops imported by Cabo Verde was 169 US dollars, reflecting a steep decline of 87.8% compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(87.8%)	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017–2020 period, the import structure in value terms was dominated by Italy and Portugal, which together accounted for 100.0% 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 Cabo Verde in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io