Wheat and meslin flour and cereals market in Côte d'Ivoire

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the wheat and meslin flour and cereals market in Côte d'Ivoire experienced consistent growth in volume, rising from 475.5 thousand tons to a peak of 590.2 thousand tons. This expansion was particularly pronounced in 2020, when market volume increased sharply by nearly 100 thousand tons. In value terms, the market followed a similar upward trajectory, climbing from $212.7 million to $300 million over the same period.

After reaching its highest point in 2022, the market contracted in 2023. Volume fell by over 68 thousand tons to 521.8 thousand tons, while the market's value declined to $229.3 million. The period also saw production volatility, with output peaking at 580.6 thousand tons in 2020, and significant shifts in trade flows, including a steep reduction in exports after 2020.

Production wheat and meslin flour and cereals in Côte d'Ivoire

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of wheat and meslin flour and cereals, 2017-2020

World map of production of wheat and meslin flour and cereals, 2017-2020

In Côte d'Ivoire, production of wheat and meslin flour and cereals reached 580.6 thousand tonnes in 2020, marking a 22.5% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 24%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 1.7%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of wheat and meslin flour and cereals production in Côte d'Ivoire stood at 247.3 million US dollars in 2020, representing a significant 19.9% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 22.9%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 7.1%. The most notable decrease was recorded in 2019, with a 4.2% drop.

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

Exports wheat and meslin flour and cereals from Côte d'Ivoire

Exports in kind, t

Côte d'Ivoire exported 57 073 tonnes of wheat and meslin flour and cereals in 2020, showing a sharp 33.9% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 36.7%, corresponding to an average annual rate of 11.0%. The largest decline was observed in 2019, when exports decreased by 3.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Burkina Faso dominated the country structure of exports in kind, accounting for 87.2% of total flows, while other destinations had relatively minor 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

In 2020, Côte d'Ivoire exported 24 314 thousand US dollars worth of wheat and meslin flour and cereals, indicating an abrupt 31.0% improvement compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 35.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.6%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a 6.0% decrease.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Burkina Faso consistently represented 88.6% of total exports in value terms, highlighting a high concentration on this market, while the remainder was distributed among other countries.

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 wheat and meslin flour and cereals to Côte d'Ivoire

Imports in kind, t

The volume of wheat and meslin flour and cereals imports to Côte d'Ivoire increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 50 147 tonnes, equivalent to a 13.4% advance from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 2.6%, corresponding to an average annual rate of 0.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 37 290 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 23.7%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with an 18.6% rise.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, France and Tunisia were the key partner countries for imports in kind, together accounting for 83.6% of total flows, with other partners making up the rest.

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

The value of wheat and meslin flour and cereals imports to Côte d'Ivoire increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 24 400 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sudden 28.7% gain compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value grew by 10.5%, equating to an average annual rate of 3.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 17 062 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 22.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France and Tunisia clearly dominated imports in value terms of wheat and meslin flour and cereals to Côte d'Ivoire, jointly accounting for 83.8% of total flows, while other countries held much smaller shares.

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