Earlier Report Observations
The market volume for taro in Côte d'Ivoire saw a general upward trend from 85 298 t in 2018 to 89 384 t in 2023, despite intermittent declines in 2021 and 2023. Production peaked at 90 363 t in 2022, marking the highest level within the period.
A shift in urban consumption patterns emerged, with rice consumption growing by 3-4% annually in major cities such as Abidjan, Bouaké, Daloa, and Gagnoa. This gradual substitution of traditional staples like taro by cereal grains began influencing domestic demand dynamics.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
- 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Côte d'Ivoire
- 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
- 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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5.1. Production in Côte d'Ivoire
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6. Imports
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6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
- 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
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6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
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6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
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7. Exports
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7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
- 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
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7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
- 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
- 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
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7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
- 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
- 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
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8. Trade balance
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 8.1.1. In kind, kg
- 8.1.2. In value, $ US
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8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 8.2.1. In kind, kg
- 8.2.2. In value, $ US
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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9.1. Direct Data
- 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.2. Mirror Data
- 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.1. Direct Data
Production taro in Côte d'Ivoire
In kind, 2017-2020, t
Globally, Côte d'Ivoire ranked as the 17th largest producer of taro during the 2017-2020 period.
Top producers of taro, 2017-2020
World map of production of taro, 2017-2020
Côte d'Ivoire's taro production grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 89 163 tonnes of taro, marking a slight increase of 1.5% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 7.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.4%.
Annual dynamics of production in Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | 2.6% | 3.0% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
Exports taro from Côte d'Ivoire
Exports in kind, kg
In 2020, Côte d'Ivoire's taro export volume reached 1 275 kg, surging by 962.5% year-on-year.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020, kg
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | n/a | n/a | 962.5% | - |
From 2017 to 2020, Belgium and Senegal accounted for the bulk of Côte d'Ivoire's taro exports in volume, while other markets played a smaller role.
Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020
Exports in value, $ US
In 2020, taro exports from Côte d'Ivoire totaled 515.0 US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 1 111.4% 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 | 1 111.4% | - |
Between 2017 and 2020, Belgium was the leading destination for taro exports in value terms, holding a 76.8% share of total flows, with the rest distributed across other markets.
Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020
Imports taro to Côte d'Ivoire
Imports in kind, kg
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020, kg
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | n/a | n/a | n/a | - |
From 2017 to 2020, Morocco was the primary source for taro imports in volume, making up 100.0% of total flows.
Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020
Imports in value, $ US
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 | n/a | n/a | n/a | - |
Throughout 2017-2020, Morocco dominated Côte d'Ivoire's taro imports in value terms, accounting for 100.0% of total flows.
Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020
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