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Sorghum market in Côte d'Ivoire

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Sorghum market volume in Côte d'Ivoire expanded steadily from 65,741 t in 2018 to 72,503 t in 2020. This growth was underpinned by the National Center for Agronomic Research's programs that disseminated improved sorghum varieties and enhanced farming techniques in the northern production regions.

Following the peak, production dipped slightly in 2021, though market volume was cushioned by a spike in imports. By 2022, output recovered to 73,345 t, lifting market size to 73,718 t. During this period, the market saw increased commercialization with multiple producers and traders entering, while cross-border grain flows were disrupted by export bans in neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso, tightening supply and influencing prices.

Production dropped to 65,356 t in 2023, bringing market volume down to 65,978 t. Into 2024, market supply improved with the release of the 2023/2024 harvest, but regional trade remained constrained by insecurity and persistent export restrictions.

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 Côte d'Ivoire
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Côte d'Ivoire 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 sorghum in Côte d'Ivoire

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of sorghum, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sorghum, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Côte d'Ivoire's sorghum production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 72 186 tons of sorghum, which represents a 6.0% increase compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 13.9%, averaging an annual growth rate of 4.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.6%	3.8%	6.0%	4.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sorghum from Côte d'Ivoire

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports varied significantly, dropping to their lowest point in 2019 and reaching a high in 2017, with a 173-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Côte d'Ivoire exported 20.2 tons of sorghum, which is a dramatic increase of 9 166.1% from 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	9 166.1%	(18.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Burkina Faso and Senegal were the primary destinations for sorghum exports, together accounting for 83.1% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among other markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

The market exhibited considerable volatility during this period. Exports peaked in 2017 and hit their lowest point in 2019, with a 37-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Côte d'Ivoire exported sorghum worth 913 US dollars, marking a 29.2% increase compared to 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	29.2%	(67.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the export structure in value terms was heavily concentrated on Burkina Faso, which accounted for 81.4% of total flows. Other trading partners made up the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sorghum to Côte d'Ivoire

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed signs of volatility over the observed period. Import levels fluctuated, with a low of 79.8 tons in 2018 and a high of 336.8 tons in 2020, representing a 4.2-fold difference. In 2020, Côte d'Ivoire imported 336.8 tons of sorghum, a sharp rise of 205.3% from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 61.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(61.5%)	38.3%	205.3%	17.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Burkina Faso was the almost exclusive source for sorghum imports into Côte d'Ivoire, holding a 100.0% share of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The market showed volatility throughout the period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 2 498 US dollars and peaked in 2020 at 20 595 US dollars, an 8.2-fold increase. In 2020, sorghum imports amounted to 20 595 US dollars, a significant uptick of 603.6% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018, with a decrease of 47.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(47.4%)	17.2%	603.6%	63.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Burkina Faso and Nigeria dominated sorghum imports in value terms, together accounting for 98.5% of total flows. Other destinations contributed smaller individual shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io