ECOWAS: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in ECOWAS

After two years of decline, the ECOWAS fruit and berry market increased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Fruit And Berry Production in ECOWAS

In value terms, fruit and berry production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X.6B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Nigeria (X tons), Ghana (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), together comprising X% of total production. Mali, Senegal, Guinea and Burkina Faso lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

The average fruit and berry yield amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of fruits and berries were harvested in ECOWAS; approximately mirroring 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports in ECOWAS

In 2022, the amount of fruits and berries exported in ECOWAS contracted dramatically to X tons, declining by X% on the year before. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire represented the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. Ghana (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Senegal (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. Mali (X tons) and Burkina Faso (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Cote d'Ivoire decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mali (X%), Senegal (X%), Ghana (X%) and Burkina Faso (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mali emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in ECOWAS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Ghana, Senegal and Mali increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest fruit and berry supplying countries in ECOWAS were Ghana ($X), Cote d'Ivoire ($X) and Burkina Faso ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Burkina Faso, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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 2022, the export price in ECOWAS amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Burkina Faso ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports in ECOWAS

In 2022, approx. X tons of fruits and berries were imported in ECOWAS; increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of fruit and berry imports in 2022 were Niger (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Senegal (X tons), together resulting at X% of total import. It was distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons), Ghana (X tons) and Mali (X tons), together generating a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Nigeria (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fruits and berries in ECOWAS, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Senegal ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a X% share.

In Nigeria, fruit and berry imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Senegal (X% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in ECOWAS stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the 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 Nigeria ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mali (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform