Western Africa: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2025

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in Western Africa

The West African cherry and sour cherry market rose significantly to $X in 2022, surging by 9.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a strong increase. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in Western Africa

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -6.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 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 Burkina Faso (X tons), with a combined 99% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mali (with a CAGR of +2.3%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of cherries and sour cherries decreased by -81.7% to X kg, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports faced a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 16,136% 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 somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 6,171%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire was the main exporting country with an export of about X kg, which finished at 84% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Nigeria (X kg), committing a 12% share of total exports. Senegal (X kg) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to cherry and sour cherry exports from Cote d'Ivoire stood at -17.0%. At the same time, Nigeria (+16.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nigeria emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of +16.5% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Senegal (-55.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Nigeria (+12 p.p.) and Senegal (+3.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Cote d'Ivoire (-16.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Senegal ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 99.9% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Nigeria, with a CAGR of +58.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, growing by 44% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by 557% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+35.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, the amount of cherries and sour cherries imported in Western Africa soared to X tons, increasing by 36% against 2021. Overall, imports posted buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 136% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Senegal (X tons) and Cabo Verde (X tons) represented roughly 77% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Mauritania (X tons) and Ghana (X tons), together mixing up a 19% share of total imports. Mali (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Cabo Verde (with a CAGR of +44.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cherry and sour cherry importing markets in Western Africa were Cabo Verde ($X), Senegal ($X) and Ghana ($X), with a combined 86% share of total imports. Mauritania and Mali lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.3%.

Mali, with a CAGR of +76.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mali (+27.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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