Cote d'Ivoire: Ginger Market 2025

Ginger Market Size in Cote d'Ivoire

In 2022, the Cote d'Ivoire's ginger market increased by 3.2% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Ginger consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Ginger Production in Cote d'Ivoire

In value terms, ginger production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 35%. Ginger production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of ginger in Cote d'Ivoire dropped to X tons per ha, flattening at the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 3.4%. The ginger yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The ginger harvested area in Cote d'Ivoire amounted to X ha in 2022, flattening at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 4.9%. The ginger harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ginger Exports

Exports from Cote d'Ivoire

In 2022, overseas shipments of ginger decreased by -48.3% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, posted mild growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 100%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, ginger exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 99%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Senegal (X tons), Mali (X tons) and Burkina Faso (X tons) were the main destinations of ginger exports from Cote d'Ivoire, together comprising 97% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mali (with a CAGR of +34.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Senegal ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for ginger exports from Cote d'Ivoire, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Mali, with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Senegal totaled +13.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-23.0% per year) and Mali (+32.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ginger export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mali ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Senegal (+13.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Ginger Imports

Imports into Cote d'Ivoire

In 2022, supplies from abroad of ginger decreased by -57.5% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 518%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, ginger imports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 650%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Lebanon (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Nigeria (X kg) were the main suppliers of ginger imports to Cote d'Ivoire, together accounting for 89% of total imports. Niger, China, the United Arab Emirates, Belgium and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.7%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Niger (with a CAGR of +81.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Lebanon ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ginger to Cote d'Ivoire, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Nigeria, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Lebanon amounted to +47.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+30.6% per year) and Nigeria (+52.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ginger import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -16.5% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, ginger import price decreased by -18.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 109%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (+14.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform