Western Africa: Grapefruit Market 2025

Grapefruit Market Size in Western Africa

The West African grapefruit market totaled $X in 2022, surging by 5.1% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Grapefruit Production in Western Africa

In value terms, grapefruit production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 37% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of grapefruit production, comprising approx. 95% of total volume. Moreover, grapefruit production in Cote d'Ivoire exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Mali (X tons), more than tenfold.

In Cote d'Ivoire, grapefruit production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

The average grapefruit yield fell modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the yield increased by 3.1%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the grapefruit 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 harvested area of grapefruits in Western Africa totaled X ha, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 2.7% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Grapefruit Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, grapefruit exports in Western Africa reduced sharply to X tons, with a decrease of -75.4% against 2021 figures. In general, exports saw a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 151% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grapefruit exports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 181% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) were the major exporters of grapefruits in Western Africa, together creating 84% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Senegal (X kg), comprising a 16% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Nigeria (with a CAGR of +13.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X) remains the largest grapefruit supplier in Western Africa, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Senegal ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Cote d'Ivoire amounted to -22.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Senegal (+3.1% per year) and Nigeria (+3.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -50.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 39%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (-0.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Grapefruit Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of grapefruits were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 433% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, grapefruit imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 422%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Nigeria prevails in imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 90% of total imports in 2022. The following importers - Mali (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Mauritania (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) - together made up 8.9% of total imports.

Nigeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the grapefruits imports, with a CAGR of +120.0% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mauritania (+38.9%), Mali (+35.6%), Ghana (+27.4%) and Cote d'Ivoire (+21.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Nigeria (+88 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Mauritania (-2.6 p.p.), Mali (-5.3 p.p.), Ghana (-10.3 p.p.) and Cote d'Ivoire (-11 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported grapefruits in Western Africa, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ghana ($X), with a 3.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a 2.8% share.

In Nigeria, grapefruit imports expanded at an average annual rate of +127.6% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ghana (+34.5% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (+21.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -1.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by 40%. 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 Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Mauritania ($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 (+5.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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