Nigeria: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2025

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in Nigeria

The Nigerien cherry and sour cherry market reached $X in 2022, surging by 4.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in Nigeria

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Cherry and sour cherry production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry yield in Nigeria totaled less than X kg per ha, flattening at 2021. 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.

The cherry and sour cherry harvested area in Nigeria amounted to less than X ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports from Nigeria

In 2022, shipments abroad of cherries and sour cherries decreased by -13.8% to X kg, falling for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The exports peaked at X kg in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X kg) and Canada (X kg) were the main destinations of cherry and sour cherry exports from Nigeria.

From 2016 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +22.5%).

In value terms, the largest markets for cherry and sour cherry exported from Nigeria were Canada ($X) and Belgium ($X).

Among the main countries of destination, Canada, with a CAGR of +2.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average cherry and sour cherry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 115%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2016 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (-16.0%).

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into Nigeria

For the fourth consecutive year, Nigeria recorded decline in overseas purchases of cherries and sour cherries, which decreased by -12% to X kg in 2022. In general, imports saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 280% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a sharp downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 287% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Romania (X kg), Morocco (X kg) and South Africa (X kg) were the main suppliers of cherry and sour cherry imports to Nigeria, together comprising 73% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of +133.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Romania ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cherries and sour cherries to Nigeria, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Romania totaled +1.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (+200.0% per year) and the Netherlands (-40.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -9.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 68%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Romania ($X per ton), while the price for Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+28.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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