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Uncooked pasta market in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Sub-Saharan 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

British Indian Ocean Territory

Burundi

Comoros

Mayotte

Ethiopia

Eritrea

French Southern Territories

Djibouti

Kenya

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Reunion

Rwanda

Seychelles

Somalia

Zimbabwe

South Sudan

Uganda

Tanzania

Zambia

Angola

Cameroon

Central African Republic

Chad

Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Equatorial Guinea

Gabon

Sao Tome and Principe

Botswana

Lesotho

Namibia

South Africa

Eswatini

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for uncooked pasta in Sub-Saharan Africa declined from 868 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 549 thousand tonnes in 2023. This decrease followed a non-linear path, with a sharp drop to 653 thousand tonnes in 2019, a recovery to 750 thousand tonnes in 2020, and a subsequent steady reduction. Over the same period, imports fell substantially from 651 thousand tonnes to 309 thousand tonnes, while domestic production fluctuated, reaching a high of 323 thousand tonnes in 2021.

In 2023, the market contracted further to 549 thousand tonnes. During this year, a general trend of strong consumption of vegetables, legumes, and whole grains persisted in the region, linked to traditional supply chains and the informal food sector, which indirectly influences demand for products like uncooked pasta.

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 Sub-Saharan Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 uncooked pasta in Sub-Saharan Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of uncooked pasta, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of uncooked pasta, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In Sub-Saharan Africa, uncooked pasta production reached 276.8 thousand tons in 2020, marking a moderate year-on-year increase of 9.3%. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 8.2%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 2.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 253.2 thousand tons, with the largest decline occurring that same year at 2.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.1%	(2.1%)	9.3%	2.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports uncooked pasta from Sub-Saharan Africa

Exports in kind, K t

The market exhibited significant volatility during these years. Export volumes varied considerably, with a 4.1-fold difference between the peak in 2018 and the low in 2020. In 2020, Sub-Saharan Africa exported 10.3 thousand tons of uncooked pasta, reflecting a dramatic 65.4% drop compared to the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 41.8 thousand tons, which also saw the largest increase of 189.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	189.8%	(29.0%)	(65.4%)	(10.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France clearly led the country structure of exports in kind, accounting for 1.2% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Cross-border shipments of uncooked pasta from Sub-Saharan Africa declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports in value terms amounted to 61.6 million US dollars, showing a notable decline of 14.9% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 14.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 84.8 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 57.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	57.9%	(14.6%)	(14.9%)	4.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, France and the United Kingdom were the main destinations for Sub-Saharan Africa's uncooked pasta exports in value terms, together accounting for 4.6% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports uncooked pasta to Sub-Saharan Africa

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Sub-Saharan Africa's imports of uncooked pasta in kind reached 483.9 thousand tons, representing a gain of 12.8% compared to the previous year. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 429.0 thousand tons, while the highest was in 2018 at 651.4 thousand tons. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 34.1%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 35.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	35.1%	(34.1%)	12.8%	0.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Egypt, and Italy continued to be the top suppliers of uncooked pasta to Sub-Saharan Africa in kind. Turkey accounted for 54.6% of imports, Egypt for 10.8%, and Italy for 3.9%, with these three countries jointly representing 69.4% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Sub-Saharan Africa's imports of uncooked pasta in value terms reached 288.4 million US dollars, showing a notable year-on-year advance of 13.0%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 14.2%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 5.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 255.1 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 378.9 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 32.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.8%	(32.7%)	13.0%	(5.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Egypt, and Italy were the principal sources for Sub-Saharan Africa's uncooked pasta imports in value terms. Turkey accounted for 49.8% of imports, Egypt for 9.1%, and Italy for 6.6%, with these three countries jointly representing 65.5% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io