Treenuts market in Burkina Faso

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for treenuts in Burkina Faso showed considerable variation from 2018 to 2023, rising from 142.9 thousand tons in 2018 to 213.7 thousand tons in 2020, then declining to 170.6 thousand tons in 2022 before a modest recovery to 175.3 thousand tons in 2023. These shifts were largely tied to inverse movements in export volumes, which determined the quantity available for domestic consumption.

Government and civil society support for the dried fruit processing sector in 2019 led to an increase in the number of processors and higher processing volumes, contributing to stable production. The subsequent sharp decline in exports during 2020 significantly expanded the domestic market volume. In the following years, rising exports were facilitated by investments in agricultural logistics, notably the import of motorcycles in 2023, which improved distribution networks and export capacity.

A growing consumer preference for local and organic products, observed in 2022, helped sustain domestic demand. The development of short supply chains for local fruits in 2023 further enhanced the internal distribution of treenuts.

Production treenuts in Burkina Faso

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Burkina Faso ranked as the 14th largest producer of treenuts globally.

Top producers of treenuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of treenuts, 2017-2020

In 2020, Burkina Faso produced 264.9 K t of treenuts, showing minimal change from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 13.4%, which translates to an annualized rate of 4.3%. The most significant increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 13.1%.

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

Exports treenuts from Burkina Faso

Exports in kind, K t

Treenuts exports from Burkina Faso fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 62.2 K t, marking a sharp decline of 37.2% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 43.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -17.2%. The peak was in 2018 at 130.1 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 18.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Burkina Faso in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the main markets for Burkina Faso's treenuts exports in volume were Singapore (28.1% of exports), Ghana (23.3%), and Vietnam (22.7%). Together, these three countries accounted for 74.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Treenuts exports from Burkina Faso in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports were recorded at 68.0 M $ US, representing an abrupt fall of 28.9% from the year before. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 60.4%, with a CAGR of -26.6%. The highest value was in 2018 at 211.6 M $ US, which also experienced the largest increase of 23.2%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 54.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Burkina Faso in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Throughout 2017-2020, the key markets for Burkina Faso's treenuts exports in value were Singapore (27.9% of exports), Vietnam (22.7%), and Ghana (17.1%). Collectively, these markets made up 67.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports treenuts to Burkina Faso

Imports in kind, K t

Burkina Faso's treenuts import volume rose for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 11.0 K t, up by 23.2% from the prior year. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 8.8 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 21.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Burkina Faso in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, imports of treenuts to Burkina Faso in volume were highly concentrated, with Côte d'Ivoire accounting for 98.4% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 1.5 M $ US and peaked in 2020 at 2.6 M $ US, resulting in a 1.8-fold variation between these years. In 2020, treenuts shipments to Burkina Faso from abroad were recorded at 2.6 M $ US, equivalent to a sharp increase of 78.6% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 39.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Burkina Faso in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Côte d'Ivoire effectively dominated imports of treenuts to Burkina Faso in value terms, holding a share of 97.1% of total flows.

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

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