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Uncooked pasta market in Western Africa

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Western 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

Earlier Report Observations

The uncooked pasta market in Western Africa expanded significantly from 175.2 thousand tons in 2018 to over 300 thousand tons in 2020. This growth was initially supported by industrialisation projects aimed at reducing import costs and developing local production using regional raw materials like protein-rich cowpea. In 2020, the entry of a major new player, Africa Food Manufacturing in Cameroon, with a daily capacity of 650 tons, directly boosted local output and contributed to the market's peak volume.

After 2020, market size gradually retreated to 215.6 thousand tons by 2023, while local production remained steady before dipping in 2023. Imports also declined during this period. In 2024, a second pasta manufacturing plant opened in Cameroon under the Cadyst Invest group, backed by strong government support, and innovative cowpea-based products were launched, indicating continued industrial development and product diversification. Concurrently, imports surged to 272.0 thousand tons, pointing to renewed market activity.

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 Western Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Western Africa in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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 Western Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of uncooked pasta, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of uncooked pasta, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Western Africa produced 91,017 tons 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%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.5%. The smallest change occurred in 2019, with production remaining essentially flat.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.1%	0.0%	20.6%	6.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports uncooked pasta from Western Africa

Exports in kind, K t

The market for uncooked pasta exports from Western Africa showed significant volatility during these years. The period from 2017 to 2018 saw the most dramatic swing, with a 13.9-fold difference between the peak and trough. In 2020, Western Africa exported 4.6 thousand tons of uncooked pasta, which was 71.1% lower than the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 21.2 thousand tons, marking an extraordinary increase of 1,290.7% from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 290.7%	(25.0%)	(71.1%)	44.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom was the largest buyer of uncooked pasta from Western Africa, accounting for 0.6% of total exports in volume terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of uncooked pasta exports from Western Africa declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 39.9 million US dollars, showing a moderate decrease of 10.0% compared to the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export values increased by 30%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.1%. The peak value was reached in 2018 at 52.0 million US dollars, which represented a substantial 69.4% increase from the previous year. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, when export values fell by 14.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	69.4%	(14.7%)	(10.0%)	9.1%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, the United Kingdom played the leading role in the value of uncooked pasta exports from Western Africa, representing 1.9% 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 Western Africa in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports uncooked pasta to Western Africa

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of uncooked pasta into Western Africa increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 215.2 thousand tons, marking a steep rise of 56.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 116.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 29.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.5%	13.6%	56.7%	29.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey (with 46.8% of imports in volume), Algeria (6.5%), and Tunisia (6.5%) were the key partners for uncooked pasta imports into Western Africa, together accounting for 59.9% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, cross-border shipments of uncooked pasta into Western Africa stood at 122.5 million US dollars, marking a steep increase of 53.6% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, import values increased by 90%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 23.9%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, when import values decreased by 2.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	26.3%	(2.1%)	53.6%	23.9%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Turkey (with 43.6% of imports in value terms), Tunisia (7.2%), and Algeria (5.2%) accounted for the largest share of uncooked pasta imports into Western Africa, together comprising 56.0% 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 Western Africa in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io