Western Africa: Eggplant Market 2024

Eggplant Market Size in Western Africa

The West African eggplant market amounted to $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% 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 -0.9% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Eggplant Production in Western Africa

In value terms, eggplant production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% 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 -1.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Mali (X tons) and Ghana (X tons), together accounting for 90% of total production. Niger and Senegal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 6.9%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Niger (with a CAGR of +20.3%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average eggplant yield totaled X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, the eggplant yield hit record highs 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, the harvested area of eggplants (aubergines) in Western Africa totaled X ha, almost unchanged from the previous year. The total harvested area indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, eggplant harvested area decreased by -0.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to eggplant production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Eggplant Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, the amount of eggplants (aubergines) exported in Western Africa surged to X tons, growing by 22% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 190% 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, eggplant exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted noticeable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 204% against the previous year. 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

Burkina Faso was the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached 66% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Guinea (X tons) and Senegal (X tons), together generating a 31% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to eggplant exports from Burkina Faso stood at +39.3%. At the same time, Senegal (+43.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Senegal emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of +43.8% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Guinea (-9.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Burkina Faso (+62 p.p.) and Senegal (+13 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Guinea (-66 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Burkina Faso ($X) remains the largest eggplant supplier in Western Africa, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Guinea ($X), with an 18% share of total exports.

In Burkina Faso, eggplant exports expanded at an average annual rate of +33.1% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Guinea (-10.7% per year) and Senegal (+42.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -26.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by 65% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Guinea ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (-0.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Eggplant Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, the amount of eggplants (aubergines) imported in Western Africa declined rapidly to X tons, waning by -44.4% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 1,556%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, eggplant imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 1,536% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Mauritania dominates imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 93% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Niger (X tons), committing a 4.9% share of total imports. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to eggplant imports into Mauritania stood at +32.5%. At the same time, Niger (+99.7%) and Cote d'Ivoire (+10.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Niger emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of +99.7% from 2012-2022. Mauritania (+6.7 p.p.) and Niger (+4.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Cote d'Ivoire saw its share reduced by -9.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Mauritania ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported eggplants (aubergines) in Western Africa, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Niger ($X), with a 15% share of total imports.

In Mauritania, eggplant imports increased at an average annual rate of +28.5% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Niger (+114.3% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (+2.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 9.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Niger ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Niger (+7.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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