Western Africa: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in Western Africa

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in the West African fruit and berry market, when its value increased by X% to $X. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Fruit And Berry Production in Western Africa

In value terms, fruit and berry production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a precipitous setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X.7B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Nigeria (X tons), Ghana (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), together comprising X% of total production. Mali, Senegal, Guinea and Burkina Faso lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

The average fruit and berry yield amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the fruit and berry yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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.

The fruit and berry harvested area shrank slightly to X ha in 2022, remaining constant against the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit and berry production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, fruit and berry exports in Western Africa dropped dramatically to X tons, which is down by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire represented the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Ghana (X tons) and Senegal (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total exports. Mali (X tons) and Burkina Faso (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to fruit and berry exports from Cote d'Ivoire stood at X%. At the same time, Mali (X%), Senegal (X%), Ghana (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 Ghana, Senegal and Mali increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest fruit and berry supplying countries in Western Africa were Ghana ($X), Cote d'Ivoire ($X) and Burkina Faso ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Burkina Faso, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries 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, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked 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 Burkina Faso ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports in Western Africa

Fruit and berry imports totaled X tons in 2022, surging by X% on the previous year. In general, imports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Nigeria (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fruits and berries in Western Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Senegal ($X), with a X% share of total imports. 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 Nigeria amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Senegal (X% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Nigeria ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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