Uncooked pasta market in Côte d'Ivoire

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for uncooked pasta in Côte d'Ivoire showed substantial expansion from 2018 to 2022, growing from 27 863 t to 45 775 t. This period was marked by a notable surge in domestic consumption, particularly in 2022 when the market increased by 41%.

Key developments supported this growth. In 2020, significant investments by the major local agro-industrial group Carré d’Or into flour and pasta processing strengthened production capabilities, likely enhancing supply. Subsequently, evolving consumer preferences in 2022 toward diversified product segments such as quick-cook, stuffed, organic, and wholewheat pasta stimulated broader demand, contributing to the sharp rise in market volume.

After reaching a peak in 2022, the market corrected to 35 516 t in 2023. The overall period from 2018 to 2023 reflects a net increase in consumption, underpinned by local industrial activity and product innovation.

Production uncooked pasta in Côte d'Ivoire

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Côte d'Ivoire ranked 19th globally in terms of uncooked pasta production volume.

Top producers of uncooked pasta, 2017-2020

World map of production of uncooked pasta, 2017-2020

In 2020, Côte d'Ivoire produced 91 017 tonnes of uncooked pasta, representing a 20.6% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 20.7%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 6.5%. The smallest change occurred in 2019, with production remaining essentially flat.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, uncooked pasta production in Côte d'Ivoire rebounded. In 2020, the output was valued at 51 985 thousand US dollars, up 25.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 14.6%, corresponding to an annualized rate of 4.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 41 282 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 5.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports uncooked pasta from Côte d'Ivoire

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Côte d'Ivoire exported 59 734 tonnes of uncooked pasta, showing a sharp year-on-year increase of 25.9%. From 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 24.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 7.6%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 47 457 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 2.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Burkina Faso and Mali were the dominant destinations for Côte d'Ivoire's uncooked pasta exports in volume terms, together accounting for 81.6% of total flows, while other countries held significantly smaller shares.

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, K $ US

After a two-year decrease, Côte d'Ivoire's uncooked pasta exports recovered. In 2020, exports reached 34 118 thousand US dollars, a 31.4% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 18.2%, with an annualized growth rate of 5.7%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 25 959 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 7.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Burkina Faso and Mali accounted for 85.3% of Côte d'Ivoire's total uncooked pasta export value, with the remaining share distributed among other destinations, each contributing smaller amounts.

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 uncooked pasta to Côte d'Ivoire

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Côte d'Ivoire imported 955 tonnes of uncooked pasta, a 12.1% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 4.9%, corresponding to an annualized decline of 1.7%. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 857 tonnes, which also had the largest decline of 14.7%. In contrast, imports peaked in 2019 at 1 086 tonnes, marking the largest increase of 26.7%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, France, Italy, and Turkey were the primary sources for Côte d'Ivoire's uncooked pasta imports in volume terms, with shares of 28.1%, 14.7%, and 13.2% respectively, collectively making up 55.9% of total imports.

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, K $ US

In 2020, Côte d'Ivoire's uncooked pasta imports totaled 1 421 thousand US dollars, up 16.8% year-on-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 11.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 217 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 5.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Spain, and Italy were the main sources for Côte d'Ivoire's uncooked pasta imports in value terms, accounting for 39.3%, 13.8%, and 13.4% respectively, together representing 66.5% of total import 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