Nigeria: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Nigeria

The Nigerien citrus fruit market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Production in Nigeria

In value terms, citrus fruit production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of citrus fruits in Nigeria amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the year before. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The citrus fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The citrus fruit harvested area in Nigeria contracted slightly to X ha in 2022, remaining constant against 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The citrus fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Nigeria

In 2022, approx. X tons of citrus fruits were exported from Nigeria; with an increase of X% against 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from Nigeria, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Qatar (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Qatar (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for citrus fruits exports from Nigeria, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Niger ($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 Cameroon (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Nigeria

For the fifth consecutive year, Nigeria recorded growth in purchases abroad of citrus fruits, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruit to Nigeria, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), sixfold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruits to Nigeria, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Africa stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average citrus fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat 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 India ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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