Nigeria: Cauliflower And Broccoli Market 2025

Cauliflower And Broccoli Market Size in Nigeria

In 2022, the Nigerien cauliflower and broccoli market decreased by -13.2% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a resilient increase. Cauliflower and broccoli consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Production in Nigeria

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a significant expansion. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of cauliflower and broccoli in Nigeria was estimated at less than X kg per ha, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Over the period under review, 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 cauliflower and broccoli production in Nigeria amounted to less than X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Exports

Exports from Nigeria

In 2022, overseas shipments of cauliflower and broccoli decreased by -76.5% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 4,953%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 18,925% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Niger (X tons) was the main destination for cauliflower and broccoli exports from Nigeria, accounting for a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, cauliflower and broccoli exports to Niger exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Benin (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Niger totaled +43.3%.

In value terms, the largest markets for cauliflower and broccoli exported from Nigeria were Niger ($X) and Benin ($X).

In terms of the main countries of destination, Niger, with a CAGR of +69.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cauliflower and broccoli export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 220% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 277%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Benin ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Niger amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Niger (+18.2%).

Cauliflower And Broccoli Imports

Imports into Nigeria

In 2022, approx. X tons of cauliflower and broccoli were imported into Nigeria; with an increase of 81% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 221% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 263%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Lebanon (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of cauliflower and broccoli imports to Nigeria, with a combined 59% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +41.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cauliflower and broccoli to Nigeria, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 5.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at +29.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+9.9% per year) and Belgium (+11.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cauliflower and broccoli import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 18% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 81%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Lebanon ($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 (+15.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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