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Yoghurt market in Western Africa

Release date: Mar 27, 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 yoghurt market in Western Africa demonstrated substantial growth over the period from 2018 to 2023, with volume increasing from 5 845 t to 8 292 t. This represented an overall expansion of approximately 42%, though the path was marked by significant annual fluctuations.

Market volume surged by over 25% in 2019 to reach 7 327 t, followed by a more modest rise to 7 579 t in 2020. A contraction occurred in 2021, with volume dropping to 6 722 t, before a sharp recovery in 2022 saw the market peak at 9 003 t. The following year brought a partial correction, as volume settled at 8 292 t in 2023.

The dynamics of import volumes, which constitute a major component of supply, mirrored some of these swings. Imports peaked at 9 399 t in 2020 before trending downwards, while domestic production showed a steady upward trajectory from 2 197 t to 2 501 t over the same period.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of yoghurt, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of yoghurt, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In Western Africa, yoghurt production remained broadly stable in 2020, with 2 271 tonnes produced. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 3.3%, representing a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 2 197 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 2 274 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a decrease of 0.1%, and the largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 3.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.1%)	3.5%	(0.1%)	1.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports yoghurt from Western Africa

Exports in kind, t

The market for yoghurt exports from Western Africa showed significant volatility during these years. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2017, while the highest was in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.3 times. In 2020, exports reached 4 091 tonnes, marking a sharp increase of 29.0% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 18.8%, and the largest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 120.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	120.5%	(18.8%)	29.0%	32.2%

Source: SHEV.io

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, K $ US

In 2020, Western Africa exported yoghurt worth 7 546 thousand US dollars, showing an uptick of 31.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 60.2%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 17.0%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a decrease of 19.1%, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 50.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	50.7%	(19.1%)	31.4%	17.0%

Source: SHEV.io

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 yoghurt to Western Africa

Imports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of yoghurt to Western Africa increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume was recorded at 9 399 tonnes, reflecting a rise of 14.3% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 5.6%, equating to an annualized decline of 1.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 7 554 tonnes, and the largest decline occurred in the same year, with a decrease of 24.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(24.2%)	8.9%	14.3%	(1.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, imports of yoghurt to Western Africa in kind were characterised by a broad spread across markets. Portugal accounted for 12.4% of imports in kind, Morocco for 11.5%, and Germany for 4.0%, with these three countries together representing only 27.8% of total 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, K $ US

In 2020, Western Africa imported yoghurt worth 13 773 thousand US dollars, indicating an increase of 9.2% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 15.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 4.9%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a decrease of 1.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.3%	(1.5%)	9.2%	4.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, imports of yoghurt to Western Africa in value terms were not concentrated on a few key markets. Portugal accounted for 22.7% of imports in value terms, France for 11.1%, and Germany for 5.1%, with these three countries jointly accounting for only 38.9% of total 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