Western Africa: Ginger Market 2025

Ginger Market Size in Western Africa

The West African ginger market declined modestly to $X in 2022, reducing by -2.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Ginger Production in Western Africa

In value terms, ginger production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 187% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Nigeria (X tons) remains the largest ginger producing country in Western Africa, comprising approx. 95% of total volume. Moreover, ginger production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Mali (X tons), more than tenfold.

In Nigeria, ginger production expanded at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the period from 2012-2022.

The average ginger yield shrank to X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the ginger yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 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, the total area harvested in terms of ginger production in Western Africa dropped to X ha, remaining constant against the year before. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 41%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Ginger Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of ginger increased by 126% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 448% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ginger exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a pronounced decline. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of ginger, namely Nigeria, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

Nigeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the ginger exports, with a CAGR of -1.2% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) also remains the largest ginger supplier in Western Africa.

In Nigeria, ginger exports plunged by an average annual rate of -2.3% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight decrease. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Nigeria.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Nigeria amounted to -1.1% per year.

Ginger Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, the amount of ginger imported in Western Africa fell rapidly to X tons, reducing by -39.3% against the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 169%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ginger imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 214% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Mali (X tons), Benin (X tons) and Niger (X tons) represented roughly 65% of total imports in 2022. Burkina Faso (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Ghana (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 22% share of total imports. Senegal (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Mali (with a CAGR of +55.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ghana ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ginger in Western Africa, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Senegal ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Mali, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Ghana amounted to +40.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Senegal (+8.4% per year) and Mali (+31.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 83% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 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 Ghana ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (+35.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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