Ghana: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Ghana

The Ghanian fruit market contracted to $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Fruit Production in Ghana

In value terms, fruit production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of fruits in Ghana dropped slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average fruit yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 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.

The fruit harvested area in Ghana fell slightly to X ha in 2022, leveling off at the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X%. The fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Ghana

In 2022, approx. X tons of fruits were exported from Ghana; falling by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of fruit exports from Ghana, with a combined X% share of total exports. Cote d'Ivoire, Spain, Italy, Germany, Senegal, Morocco, the Netherlands, Niger, Slovakia and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for fruits exports from Ghana, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Niger ($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 the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit Imports

Imports into Ghana

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of fruits decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, fruit imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fruit to Ghana, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), twofold. Senegal (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year) and Senegal (X% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fruits to Ghana, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Burkina Faso, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Africa stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year) and Burkina Faso (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Burkina Faso ($X per ton), while the price for Cote d'Ivoire ($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 prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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