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Nigeria: Market for Roots and Tubers, nes 2022

Market Size for Roots and Tubers, nes in Nigeria

In 2020, the Nigerien roots and tubers, nes market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption showed a measured increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. from 2017 to 2020, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Roots and Tubers, nes in Nigeria

In value terms, roots and tubers, nes production contracted sharply to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production posted a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. from 2017 to 2020, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2020, the average roots and tubers, nes yield in Nigeria shrank modestly to X tons per ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the yield showed a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. from 2011 to 2020, the growth of the average roots and tubers, nes yield failed to regain the momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2020, approx. X ha of roots and tubers, nes were harvested in Nigeria; surging by X% on the year before. In general, the harvested area posted a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to roots and tubers, nes production reached the maximum at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Roots and Tubers, nes

Exports from Nigeria

In 2020, overseas shipments of roots and tubers, nes increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports saw strong growth. As a result, exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, roots and tubers, nes exports surged to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The U.S. (X tons) was the main destination for roots and tubers, nes exports from Nigeria, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the U.S. stood at +X%.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) also remains the key foreign market for roots and tubers, nes exports from Nigeria.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to the U.S. stood at +X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average roots and tubers, nes export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. from 2017 to 2020, the growth in terms of 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 U.S..

From 2007 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the U.S. amounted to +X% per year.

Imports of Roots and Tubers, nes

Imports into Nigeria

In 2020, the amount of roots and tubers, nes imported into Nigeria fell markedly to X tons, with a decrease of -X% on the previous year. In general, imports recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, roots and tubers, nes imports declined markedly to $X in 2020. Overall, imports showed a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. from 2019 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, the Netherlands (X tons) was the main roots and tubers, nes supplier to Nigeria, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands amounted to +X%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roots and tubers, nes to Nigeria.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands amounted to +X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average roots and tubers, nes import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to -X% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

Nigeria constituted the country with the largest volume of roots and tubers, nes consumption, accounting for 56% of total volume. Moreover, roots and tubers, nes consumption in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Ghana, fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Cote d'Ivoire, with a 8.1% share.
Nigeria remains the largest roots and tubers, nes producing country worldwide, accounting for 56% of total volume. Moreover, roots and tubers, nes production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Ghana, fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Cote d'Ivoire, with a 8.1% share.
In value terms, the Netherlands constituted the largest supplier of roots and tubers, nes to Nigeria.
In value terms, the U.S. remains the key foreign market for roots and tubers, nes exports from Nigeria.
In 2020, the average roots and tubers, nes export price amounted to $334 per ton, with a decrease of -46.7% against the previous year.
The average roots and tubers, nes import price stood at $1,111 per ton in 2020, approximately mirroring the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for roots and tubers, nes in Nigeria. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2025.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 137 - Yams
  • FCL 136 - Taro (Cocoyam)
  • FCL 135 - Yautia (Cocoyam)
  • FCL 149 - Roots and tubers nes

Country coverage:

  • Nigeria

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Nigeria
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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