Ghana: Market for Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing 2025

Market Size for Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing in Ghana

The Ghanian market for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing totaled $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -1.1% against 2020 indices. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing in Ghana

In value terms, production of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 94% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing in Ghana stood at less than X kg per ha, flattening at 2021 figures. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing production in Ghana was estimated at less than X ha, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing

Exports from Ghana

In 2022, shipments abroad of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 1,922%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 1,789%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), China (X tons) and Sierra Leone (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing from Ghana, together comprising 79% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of +51.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), China ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for seed, fruit and spore used for sowing exported from Ghana worldwide, with a combined 90% share of total exports.

Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of +22.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -6.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 41%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Peru (+14.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing

Imports into Ghana

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing increased by 30% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 360% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 324%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Benin (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing to Ghana, with a combined 50% share of total imports. China, India, France, Australia, Brazil, Costa Rica, the Netherlands and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +52.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest seed, fruit and spore used for sowing suppliers to Ghana were Benin ($X), Costa Rica ($X) and India ($X), with a combined 37% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Cote d'Ivoire, France, China, Australia, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

China, with a CAGR of +76.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 import price for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -24.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 129% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Costa Rica ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+17.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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