ECOWAS: Kiwi Fruit Market 2025

Kiwi Fruit Market Size in ECOWAS

The ECOWAS kiwi fruit market rose rapidly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Kiwi Fruit Production in ECOWAS

In value terms, kiwi fruit production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of kiwi fruit production was Nigeria (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, kiwi fruit production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Guinea (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Nigeria amounted to X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Guinea (X% per year) and Burkina Faso (X% per year).

Kiwi Fruit Exports

Exports in ECOWAS

In 2022, the amount of kiwi fruits exported in ECOWAS dropped notably to X tons, which is down by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kiwi fruit exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Nigeria prevails in exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Ghana (X tons) and Cabo Verde (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to kiwi fruit exports from Nigeria stood at X%. At the same time, Cabo Verde (X%) and Ghana (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Cabo Verde emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in ECOWAS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Nigeria, Cabo Verde and Ghana increased by X, X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) emerged as the largest kiwi fruit supplier in ECOWAS, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cabo Verde ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Nigeria, kiwi fruit exports declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Cabo Verde (X% per year) and Ghana (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in ECOWAS stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Export price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, kiwi fruit export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 Cabo Verde ($X per ton), while Ghana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Kiwi Fruit Imports

Imports in ECOWAS

For the ninth consecutive year, ECOWAS recorded growth in purchases abroad of kiwi fruits, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports posted a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, kiwi fruit imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Cabo Verde was the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total imports. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Senegal (X%), Nigeria (X%), Mali (X%) and Ghana (X%). Burkina Faso (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest kiwi fruit importing markets in ECOWAS were Cabo Verde ($X), Cote d'Ivoire ($X) and Mali ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in ECOWAS amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

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 Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform