Western Africa: Kiwi Fruit Market 2025

Kiwi Fruit Market Size in Western Africa

The West African kiwi fruit market stood at $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2016 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Kiwi Fruit Production in Western Africa

In value terms, kiwi fruit production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Nigeria (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of kiwi fruit production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, kiwi fruit production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Guinea (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Nigeria totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Guinea (X% per year) and Burkina Faso (X% per year).

Kiwi Fruit Exports

Exports in Western Africa

Kiwi fruit exports declined sharply to X tons in 2022, waning by X% compared with 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a perceptible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, kiwi fruit exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Nigeria dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Ghana (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Cabo Verde (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to kiwi fruit exports from Nigeria stood at X%. At the same time, Cabo Verde (X%) and Ghana (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Cabo Verde emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Nigeria (X p.p.), Cabo Verde (X p.p.) and Ghana (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) emerged as the largest kiwi fruit supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cabo Verde ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Nigeria totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cabo Verde (X% per year) and Ghana (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Export price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, kiwi fruit export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked 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 Cabo Verde ($X per ton), while Ghana ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Kiwi Fruit Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, the amount of kiwi fruits imported in Western Africa surged to X tons, jumping by X% against 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, kiwi fruit imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Cabo Verde (X tons), distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Mauritania (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Mali (X tons) and Ghana (X tons) represented the major importers of kiwi fruits, together making up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest kiwi fruit importing markets in Western Africa were Cabo Verde ($X), Cote d'Ivoire ($X) and Mauritania ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Mali, Ghana, Senegal and Nigeria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Mali, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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