Western Africa: Frozen Fruit Market 2022

Frozen Fruit Market Size in Western Africa

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the West African frozen fruit market, when its value decreased by -X% to $X. In general, consumption, however, showed a resilient increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Frozen Fruit Production in Western Africa

In value terms, frozen fruit production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Frozen Fruit Exports

Exports in Western Africa

After five years of decline, overseas shipments of frozen fruits increased by X% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen fruit exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire was the main exporter of frozen fruits in Western Africa, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Mauritania (X tons) and Burkina Faso (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Guinea (X tons), Ghana (X tons) and Togo (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to frozen fruit exports from Cote d'Ivoire stood at -X%. At the same time, Togo (+X%) and Mauritania (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Togo emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012-2021. Burkina Faso experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Ghana (-X%) and Guinea (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Mauritania (+X p.p.), Burkina Faso (+X p.p.) and Togo (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Cote d'Ivoire (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Cote d'Ivoire amounted to +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Togo (+X% per year) and Mauritania (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Togo ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Togo (+X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Fruit Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of frozen fruits were imported in Western Africa; surging by X% on the year before. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2014 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen fruit imports rose significantly to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Nigeria (X tons), Cabo Verde (X tons) and Ghana (X tons) was the key importer of frozen fruits in Western Africa, creating X% of total import. Senegal (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X%). The following importers - Liberia (X tons) and Benin (X tons) - each finished at an X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Benin (with a CAGR of +X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Cabo Verde ($X), Ghana ($X) and Nigeria ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising X% of total imports. Cote d'Ivoire, Senegal, Liberia and Benin lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded 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

In 2021, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Liberia ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Liberia (+X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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