Nigeria: Asparagus Market 2025

Asparagus Market Size in Nigeria

The Nigerien asparagus market shrank dramatically to $X in 2022, falling by -36.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption faced a dramatic decline. Asparagus consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Asparagus Production in Nigeria

In value terms, asparagus production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 3.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average asparagus yield in Nigeria was estimated at less than X kg per ha, almost unchanged from the year before. Over the period under review, the yield saw 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, approx. less than X ha of asparagus were harvested in Nigeria; flattening at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Asparagus Exports

Exports from Nigeria

In 2022, shipments abroad of asparagus decreased by -4.1% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 2,704% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

In value terms, asparagus exports fell modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 2,748% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) was the main destination for asparagus exports from Nigeria, accounting for a approx. 99.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to South Africa stood at +29.8%.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the key foreign market for asparagus exports from Nigeria.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to South Africa amounted to +26.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The average asparagus export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 1.6%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to -2.5% per year.

Asparagus Imports

Imports into Nigeria

In 2022, approx. X tons of asparagus were imported into Nigeria; which is down by -47.8% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 2,186% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, asparagus imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 1,254% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest asparagus supplier to Nigeria, accounting for a approx. 50% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands amounted to -6.9%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of asparagus to Nigeria.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled -13.2%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average asparagus import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 2.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the Netherlands.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to -2.5% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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