Ghana: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Ghana

The Ghanian citrus fruit market dropped to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Citrus fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Production in Ghana

In value terms, citrus fruit production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Citrus fruit production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of citrus fruits in Ghana stood at X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average citrus fruit yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, 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 citrus fruit harvested area in Ghana reduced modestly to X ha in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to citrus fruit production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Ghana

In 2022, overseas shipments of citrus fruits increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after five years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from Ghana, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK (X tons), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Cote d'Ivoire totaled X%.

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X) remains the key foreign market for citrus fruits exports from Ghana, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Cote d'Ivoire stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cote d'Ivoire amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (X%).

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Ghana

In 2022, citrus fruit imports into Ghana reached X tons, standing approx. at the year before. In general, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Israel (X tons) were the main suppliers of citrus fruit imports to Ghana, together comprising X% of total imports. Egypt, the Netherlands, Spain and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Morocco ($X) and Israel ($X) were the largest citrus fruit suppliers to Ghana, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Spain, Egypt and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The United States, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing 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 2014 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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