Analyse de la rentabilité de la transformation des feuilles du moringa oleifera dans la commune de djirataoua au Niger

Description of the subject: Moringa oleifera is a multipurpose plant. Its leaves are commonly eaten in Niger. It is a plant with great nutritional and economic potential. Its promotion can help improve nutritional status and increase the income of local communities. Goals. The aim of this study is to analyze the profitability of processing moringa. The study focuses on financial profitability as processors rely only on equity. Method. An inventory of products resulting from processing in local markets and surveys of 62 actors involved in processing were carried out mainly in four (4) main villages in terms of processing. Results. The study revealed two types of processing of moringa leaves in the commune, namely pre-cooked moringa and dried moringa. In fact, 62.9% of transformation actors are women. The latter, whose average age is 54, are 70% illiterate. Moreover, economic analysis has shown that the investment is profitable whatever the season. However, this financial profitability is higher in the hot dry season. The margins are 6600F and 868F per 100.kg bag respectively for precooked and dried moringa in the rainy season, while they are 15400F and 3259 FCFA in the hot dry season. Indeed, this same trend can be observed at the level of added value. However, these products are often not of good quality, reducing their competitiveness against fresh moringa leaves among some consumers. Conclusions: The boom in Moringa oleifera processing requires improved processing techniques to improve the quality of products currently sold.