Western Africa: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Western Africa

The West African vegetable market amounted to $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Western Africa

In value terms, vegetable production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Nigeria (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of vegetable production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, vegetable production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Niger (X tons), fourfold. 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 stood at X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Niger (X% per year) and Mali (X% per year).

The average vegetable yield amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield 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. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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 vegetables were harvested in Western Africa; remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Vegetable Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, the amount of vegetables exported in Western Africa surged to X tons, picking up by X% on 2021. In general, exports posted prominent growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vegetable exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Niger was the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. Senegal (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Burkina Faso (X%). The following exporters - Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Mali (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Niger increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mali (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Senegal (X%) and Burkina Faso (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mali emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Niger increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Senegal ($X) remains the largest vegetable supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Niger ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Senegal totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Niger (X% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a 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 Senegal ($X per ton), while Niger ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Vegetable Imports

Imports in Western Africa

For the fourth consecutive year, Western Africa recorded growth in overseas purchases of vegetables, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, vegetable imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Mauritania (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Guinea (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Mali (X tons), Ghana (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Nigeria (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vegetable importing markets in Western Africa were Mauritania ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Nigeria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, 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 Guinea (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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