Western Africa: Berry Market 2025

Berry Market Size in Western Africa

In 2022, the West African berry market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption recorded noticeable growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Berry Production in Western Africa

In value terms, berry production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Mali (X tons), Guinea-Bissau (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons), together comprising X% of total production. Liberia, Burkina Faso and Mauritania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mauritania (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Berry Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of berries increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, berry exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Mauritania (X tons) represented the major exporter of berries, constituting X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Benin (X tons), Togo (X tons), Ghana (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), together making up a X% share of total exports.

Mauritania was also the fastest-growing in terms of the berries exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Benin (X%), Togo (X%) and Cote d'Ivoire (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Ghana (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Mauritania (X p.p.), Benin (X p.p.), Togo (X p.p.) and Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mauritania ($X) remains the largest berry supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ghana ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Togo, with a X% share.

In Mauritania, berry exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ghana (X% per year) and Togo (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ghana ($X per ton), while Benin ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Berry Imports

Imports in Western Africa

Berry imports skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports showed a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, berry imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Nigeria prevails in imports structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), achieving a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Ghana (X tons), Cabo Verde (X tons) and Mauritania (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Nigeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the berries imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mauritania (X%), Cabo Verde (X%), Ghana (X%) and Cote d'Ivoire (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Nigeria (X p.p.) and Mauritania (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Cabo Verde, Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported berries in Western Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Cabo Verde, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Nigeria amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year) and Cabo Verde (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Cabo Verde ($X per ton), while Mauritania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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