Western Africa: Market for Non-Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified 2024

Market Size for Non-Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified in Western Africa

The West African market for non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified reduced slightly to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified in Western Africa

In value terms, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 44% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified decreased by -19.5% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 392% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 320% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ghana dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near 94% of total exports in 2022. Burkina Faso (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports from Ghana stood at +55.7%. At the same time, Burkina Faso (+73.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Burkina Faso emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of +73.7% from 2012-2022. Ghana (+85 p.p.) and Burkina Faso (+2.7 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, Ghana ($X) remains the largest non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified supplier in Western Africa, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Burkina Faso ($X), with a 1.4% share of total exports.

In Ghana, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports increased at an average annual rate of +77.7% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, growing by 9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by 188% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ghana ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (+14.1%).

Imports of Non-Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified, when their volume increased by 31% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 121%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 73% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Ghana (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) represented roughly 54% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Mauritania (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Senegal (X tons) and Cabo Verde (X tons), together mixing up a 33% share of total imports. Benin (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Nigeria (with a CAGR of +66.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified importing markets in Western Africa were Ghana ($X), Cote d'Ivoire ($X) and Nigeria ($X), with a combined 68% share of total imports.

Nigeria, with a CAGR of +60.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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, with an increase of 6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 27% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Benin ($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 (+6.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform