Ghana: Persimmon Market 2025

Persimmon Market Size in Ghana

In 2021, the Ghanian persimmon market increased by 55% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Persimmon Production in Ghana

In value terms, persimmon production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with a decrease of -65.5%. Persimmon production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Persimmon Exports

Exports from Ghana

In 2021, approx. X tons of persimmons were exported from Ghana; picking up by 216% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 499%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, persimmon exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 396%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X kg) was the main destination for persimmon exports from Ghana, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK totaled -23.5%.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK stood at -27.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average persimmon export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -7.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 24%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2020, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From 2012 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for France amounted to +10.9% per year.

Persimmon Imports

Imports into Ghana

In 2021, overseas purchases of persimmons decreased by -28.1% to X kg, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 158%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, persimmon imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 199% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X kg) constituted the largest persimmon supplier to Ghana, with a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, persimmon imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X kg), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at +61.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (-15.0% per year) and the Netherlands (+9.1% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of persimmon to Ghana, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a 16% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain amounted to +68.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+11.6% per year) and the Netherlands (+55.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average persimmon import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 74% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+31.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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