Africa: Cow Peas Market 2024

Cow Peas Market Size in Africa

The African cow peas market amounted to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild decline. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cow Peas Production in Africa

In value terms, cow peas production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Nigeria (X tons), Niger (X tons) and Burkina Faso (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Ghana, Uganda, Mali, Sudan, Cameroon, Senegal and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Sudan (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average cow peas yield rose significantly to X kg per ha in 2022, with an increase of X% against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the cow peas yield reached the peak level at X kg per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The cow peas harvested area totaled X ha in 2022, picking up by X% compared with the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cow peas production reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Cow Peas Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of cow peas (dry), when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cow peas exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Madagascar (X tons) and Uganda (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. Tanzania (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Rwanda (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. Ethiopia (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Zambia (X tons) and Botswana (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Botswana (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Madagascar ($X), Uganda ($X) and Ethiopia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports. South Africa, Tanzania, Rwanda, Botswana and Zambia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Zambia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ethiopia ($X per ton), while Rwanda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ethiopia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Cow Peas Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of cow peas (dry) imported in Africa dropped markedly to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cow peas imports plummeted to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Rwanda represented the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. Tunisia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Swaziland (X%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), South Africa (X%) and Uganda (X%). South Sudan (X tons), Cabo Verde (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Lesotho (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to cow peas imports into Rwanda stood at X%. At the same time, South Sudan (X%), Swaziland (X%), Uganda (X%), Tunisia (X%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), Lesotho (X%) and Cabo Verde (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Sudan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, South Africa (X%), Algeria (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%) and Egypt (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Rwanda, Tunisia, Swaziland, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan increased by X, X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X), Swaziland ($X) and Rwanda ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. South Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Cabo Verde, Lesotho, Algeria, Uganda, Egypt and Cote d'Ivoire lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

South Sudan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Lesotho ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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