Tomato market in Mali

Earlier Report Observations

Tomato production in Mali began the period at 204.7 thousand tons in 2018, supported by government initiatives to promote agricultural investment and a specific project to develop irrigated perimeters that aimed to boost vegetable output, including tomatoes. However, output fell sharply to 160.0 thousand tons in 2019 before rebounding to 233.7 thousand tons in 2020. This recovery coincided with the introduction of an official price benchmark by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, which provided more predictable pricing for agricultural products, and clarified public procurement rules that may have increased institutional demand for tomatoes.

After a slight dip to 219.0 thousand tons in 2021, production resumed growth, reaching 246.2 thousand tons by 2023. The year 2021 saw the spread of soilless bio-horticulture and urban gardening around Bamako, adding to local tomato supply and diversifying distribution channels. In 2022, specific climatic guidance for tomato cultivation during the favorable September-March season and the ongoing price benchmark helped sustain output growth, with production reaching 238.4 thousand tons.

Production tomato in Mali

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of tomato, 2017-2020

World map of production of tomato, 2017-2020

In 2019, Mali's tomato production reached its lowest point at 160.0 thousand tons, representing a significant decline of 21.8% from the previous year. However, production rebounded sharply in 2020, reaching 233.7 thousand tons—a substantial increase of 46.1% compared to 2019. Over the entire period from 2017 to 2020, tomato production in Mali grew by 33.1%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 10.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Mali in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports tomato from Mali

Exports in kind, t

Mali's tomato exports remained at zero tons in both 2019 and 2020, showing no change between these years. Looking at the broader trend from 2018 to 2020, exports plummeted by 99.9%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 89.7%.

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

From 2017 through 2020, Côte d'Ivoire was the dominant partner for Mali's tomato exports in volume terms, accounting for 99.9% of all shipments.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of Mali's tomato exports was relatively stable year-over-year, totaling 5.7 thousand US dollars. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, export values surged by 244.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 51.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire together formed a duopoly in Mali's tomato export market in value terms, capturing a combined 100.0% share of total flows.

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

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

Imports tomato to Mali

Imports in kind, t

Tomato import volumes in Mali showed notable fluctuations during this period. In 2018, imports hit their lowest point at 147.2 tons, marking a decline of 29.8% from the previous year. The following year, 2019, saw the largest increase at 127.0%. By 2020, imports peaked at 538.1 tons, representing a sharp rise of 61.1% compared to 2019. Overall, from 2018 to 2020, import volumes shifted by a factor of 3.7.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Morocco and Mauritania were the two leading sources for Mali's tomato imports in volume terms, together accounting for 88.7% of total imports. The remaining volume was distributed among a diverse range of other countries.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of tomato imports in Mali experienced significant volatility during this period. In 2018, import values reached their minimum at 97.0 thousand US dollars, declining by 33.5% from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 135.1%. By 2020, import values peaked at 367.5 thousand US dollars, up 61.2% year-over-year. From 2018 to 2020, the gap between the peak and trough was 3.8-fold.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Morocco and Mauritania dominated Mali's tomato import market in value terms, together representing 88.6% of total imports. Other countries contributed to a more diversified but smaller share of the market.

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

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