Western Africa: Garlic Market 2024

Garlic Market Size in Western Africa

The West African garlic market soared to $X in 2022, with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Garlic Production in Western Africa

In value terms, garlic production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 148%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Mali (X tons), Niger (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons), together accounting for 100% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mali (with a CAGR of +26.9%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average garlic yield was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by 2% compared with the year before. The yield indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, garlic yield decreased by -5.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 94%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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 garlic production in Western Africa expanded slightly to X ha, with an increase of 2.6% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area recorded a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to garlic production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Garlic Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of garlic decreased by -79.9% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 286%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, garlic exports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 131%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Nigeria represented the major exporter of garlic in Western Africa, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was approx. 67% of total exports in 2022. Benin (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Mauritania (X tons). All these countries together took near 20% share of total exports. Niger (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Ghana (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from Nigeria increased at an average annual rate of +18.0% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Benin (+36.5%) and Mauritania (+22.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Benin emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of +36.5% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Ghana (-1.2%), Senegal (-30.4%), Niger (-31.6%) and Cote d'Ivoire (-37.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Nigeria (+65 p.p.), Benin (+11 p.p.), Mauritania (+8.4 p.p.) and Ghana (+1.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Senegal, Niger and Cote d'Ivoire saw its share reduced by -15%, -21.8% and -44.7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) emerged as the largest garlic supplier in Western Africa, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mauritania ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Benin, with a 4.3% share.

In Nigeria, garlic exports increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritania (+27.2% per year) and Benin (+27.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 210% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a pronounced expansion. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Mauritania ($X per ton), while Niger ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (+7.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Garlic Imports

Imports in Western Africa

For the third year in a row, Western Africa recorded growth in overseas purchases of garlic, which increased by 54% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, garlic imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Nigeria was the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which recorded 54% of total imports. Senegal (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Mali (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 36% share of total imports. The following importers - Burkina Faso (X tons), Guinea (X tons) and Mauritania (X tons) - together made up 8.1% of total imports.

Nigeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the garlic imports, with a CAGR of +103.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Guinea (+17.7%), Burkina Faso (+12.7%), Cote d'Ivoire (+12.0%), Mali (+9.7%), Senegal (+9.1%) and Mauritania (+7.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Nigeria (+53 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Burkina Faso (-1.6 p.p.), Mauritania (-2.2 p.p.), Cote d'Ivoire (-3.2 p.p.), Mali (-4.3 p.p.) and Senegal (-22.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported garlic in Western Africa, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Senegal ($X), with a 9.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Nigeria stood at +114.5%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Senegal (+3.9% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (+4.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 66% against the previous year. Import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, garlic import price increased by +78.7% against 2018 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Nigeria (+5.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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