Western Africa: Green Peas Market 2024

Green Peas Market Size in Western Africa

The West African green peas market totaled $X in 2023, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a mild downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Green Peas Production in Western Africa

In value terms, green peas production expanded to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Mali (X tons) remains the largest green peas producing country in Western Africa, accounting for X% of total volume.

In Mali, green peas production shrank by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

The average green peas yield declined modestly to X tons per ha in 2023, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the green peas yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The green peas harvested area contracted slightly to X ha in 2023, leveling off at the year before. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the green peas harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Green Peas Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2023, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of peas (green), when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green peas exports reduced sharply to $X in 2023. In general, exports recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Gambia (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2023. Nigeria (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Ghana (X%).

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Nigeria (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Senegal ($X), Gambia ($X) and Ghana ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, together comprising X% of total exports.

Senegal, 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

In 2023, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ghana ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Green Peas Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2023, purchases abroad of peas (green) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green peas imports fell rapidly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of peas (green), namely Mauritania, Nigeria and Gambia, represented more than two-thirds of total import. Mali (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Senegal (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. The following importers - Ghana (X tons) and Burkina Faso (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Gambia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X), Mauritania ($X) and Mali ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Gambia, Senegal, Ghana and Burkina Faso lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Gambia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mali ($X per ton), while Gambia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Burkina Faso (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform