Western Africa: Fruit Market 2025

Fruit Market Size in Western Africa

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in the West African fruit market, when its value increased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Fruit Production in Western Africa

In value terms, fruit production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a significant decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X.6B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

In 2022, the average fruit yield in Western Africa amounted to X tons per ha, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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 total area harvested in terms of fruits production in Western Africa declined slightly to X ha, approximately equating the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Fruit Exports

Exports in Western Africa

Fruit exports declined notably to X tons in 2022, falling by X% compared with the previous year. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, fruit exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire was the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. Ghana (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Senegal (X%). The following exporters - Mali (X tons) and Burkina Faso (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from Cote d'Ivoire decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. 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 supplying countries in Western Africa were Ghana ($X), Cote d'Ivoire ($X) and Burkina Faso ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Burkina Faso, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Imports

Imports in Western Africa

For the sixth year in a row, Western Africa recorded growth in purchases abroad of fruits, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, fruit imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of fruit imports in 2022 were Niger (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Senegal (X tons), together finishing at X% of total import. It was distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Mauritania (X tons) and Mali (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main 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, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fruits in Western Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Senegal ($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 stood at 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

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 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 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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