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Sugar beet market in Western Africa

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Western 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

Earlier Report Observations

The sugar beet market volume in Western Africa showed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2023. Starting at 11 955 t in 2018, it saw a modest decrease to 11 644 t in 2019. The most pronounced contraction occurred in 2020, when volume fell sharply to 8 229 t.

A recovery phase began in 2021, with the market expanding to 10 436 t and further to 11 196 t in 2022. However, this growth was interrupted in 2023, as volume declined again to 9 959 t, leaving it below the initial 2018 level.

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 Western Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Western Africa in kind, 2018-2023, t
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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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, 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 sugar beet in Western Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of sugar beet, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sugar beet, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. From 2017 to 2018, the peak-to-trough amplitude reached 1.8 times. In 2020, Western Africa produced 8 223 tonnes of sugar beet, marking a 29.3% decrease from the previous year. The highest production was recorded in 2018 at 11 955 tonnes, which represented the largest increase of 79.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	79.8%	(2.7%)	(29.3%)	7.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sugar beet from Western Africa

Exports in kind, kg

Exported sugar beet volumes from Western Africa declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export volume totalled 15 kilograms, reflecting a sharp decrease of 77.3% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2020, exports fell by 99.2%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 79.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Western Africa in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(96.4%)	(77.3%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Congo remained the primary and most stable destination for exports in kind, accounting for 1.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Western Africa's sugar beet export value declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 37 US dollars, showing an abrupt drop of 70.2% from 2019. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, exports decreased by 97.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -70.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(90.9%)	(70.2%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Congo consistently held the largest share of sugar beet exports from Western Africa in value terms, at 10.5% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sugar beet to Western Africa

Imports in kind, kg

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Imports bottomed in 2018 and peaked in 2017, with a 12.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, cross-border shipments of sugar beet to Western Africa reached 5 592 kilograms, corresponding to an intense decline of 55.0% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 2 186 kilograms, which saw the largest decline of 92.1%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 468.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Western Africa in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(92.1%)	468.7%	(55.0%)	(41.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom (37.2% of imports in kind), Morocco (35.0% of imports in kind), and India (6.9% of imports in kind) were the leading destinations in the country structure of imports in kind, together accounting for 79.1% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports bottomed in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 12.2-fold difference between these years. In 2020, foreign sugar beet supplies to Western Africa came to 12 588 US dollars, which is 154.6% more year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 029 US dollars, marking the largest decline of 91.6%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 380.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(91.6%)	380.4%	154.6%	1.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India (33.8% of imports in value terms), China (30.6% of imports in value terms), and Morocco (17.6% of imports in value terms) were the main suppliers of sugar beet to Western Africa, together comprising 82.0% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io