Western Africa: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Western Africa

After three years of growth, the West African citrus fruit market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Citrus Fruit Production in Western Africa

In value terms, citrus fruit production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Nigeria (X tons) remains the largest citrus fruit producing country in Western Africa, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, citrus fruit production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Ghana (X tons), sixfold. Mali (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Nigeria was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ghana (X% per year) and Mali (X% per year).

In 2022, the average citrus fruit yield in Western Africa stood at X tons per ha, leveling off at the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the citrus fruit yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of citrus fruits were harvested in Western Africa; stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to citrus fruit production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of citrus fruits increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. 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

Ghana represented the major exporter of citrus fruits in Western Africa, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports.

Ghana was also the fastest-growing in terms of the citrus fruits exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Cote d'Ivoire (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire increased by X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Ghana ($X) remains the largest citrus fruit supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Ghana, citrus fruit exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Cote d'Ivoire amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (X%).

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2011, thus ending a ten-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) was the major importer of citrus fruits, committing X% of total imports. Burkina Faso (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Senegal (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Mali (X tons) and Cabo Verde (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Mauritania (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into Cote d'Ivoire increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Nigeria (X%), Mali (X%), Burkina Faso (X%), Senegal (X%) and Cabo Verde (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nigeria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Mauritania (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.), Nigeria (X p.p.), Burkina Faso (X p.p.) and Mali (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Senegal, Cabo Verde and Mauritania saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Senegal ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Nigeria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

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