Western Africa: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Western Africa

The West African cucumber and gherkin market reached $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -0.8% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Western Africa

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production posted a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 76% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Mali (X tons) remains the largest cucumber and gherkin producing country in Western Africa, accounting for 79% of total volume. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin production in Mali exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), fourfold.

In Mali, cucumber and gherkin production expanded at an average annual rate of +21.2% over the period from 2012-2022.

The average cucumber and gherkin yield stood at X tons per ha in 2022, surging by 2.8% compared with 2021. The yield indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cucumber and gherkin yield decreased by -2.5% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 66%. Over the period under review, the cucumber and gherkin yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of cucumbers and gherkins in Western Africa rose modestly to X ha, increasing by 3.8% against the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 12% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by -58.6% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 4,664%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 4,164% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Mauritania (X kg), Benin (X kg) and Nigeria (X kg), together accounting for 71% of total export. It was distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X kg), Ghana (X kg) and Niger (X kg), together creating a 24% share of total exports. Mali (X kg) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Mali (with a CAGR of +60.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cucumber and gherkin supplying countries in Western Africa were Benin ($X), Mauritania ($X) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a combined 79% share of total exports. Ghana, Niger, Mali and Nigeria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

Among the main exporting countries, Mali, with a CAGR of +26.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, surging by 28% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Benin (+3.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, the amount of cucumbers and gherkins imported in Western Africa contracted sharply to X tons, reducing by -20.5% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 160%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 160%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Mauritania prevails in imports structure, recording X tons, which was near 85% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Cabo Verde (X tons), mixing up a 4.9% share of total imports. The following importers - Liberia (X tons) and Ghana (X tons) - together made up 6.2% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to cucumber and gherkin imports into Mauritania stood at +27.7%. At the same time, Ghana (+31.6%) and Liberia (+26.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ghana emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of +31.6% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Cabo Verde (-4.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Mauritania (+50 p.p.) and Liberia (+2.4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Cabo Verde (-33.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mauritania ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cucumbers and gherkins in Western Africa, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cabo Verde ($X), with a 3.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Liberia, with a 2.3% share.

In Mauritania, cucumber and gherkin imports increased at an average annual rate of +31.2% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Cabo Verde (+0.5% per year) and Liberia (+26.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Import price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cucumber and gherkin import price increased by +53.6% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 43%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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 Mauritania ($X per ton), while Liberia ($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 (+5.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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