Western Africa: Orange Market 2025

Orange Market Size in Western Africa

The West African orange market reached $X in 2022, with an increase of 3.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a mild decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Orange Production in Western Africa

In value terms, orange production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 57%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Ghana (X tons), Mali (X tons) and Guinea (X tons), with a combined 89% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Guinea (with a CAGR of +49.1%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average orange yield reduced slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at the year before. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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, approx. X ha of oranges were harvested in Western Africa; therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to orange production attained the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Orange Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, the amount of oranges exported in Western Africa reduced modestly to X tons, with a decrease of -3.6% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 367% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, orange exports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 229% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ghana was the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached 69% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Mali (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons), together constituting a 22% share of total exports. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Mauritania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to orange exports from Ghana stood at +9.8%. At the same time, Cote d'Ivoire (+15.2%) and Mali (+2.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Cote d'Ivoire emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of +15.2% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Nigeria (-8.9%) and Mauritania (-17.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Ghana (+37 p.p.) and Cote d'Ivoire (+2.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Mauritania and Nigeria saw its share reduced by -12.9% and -21.5% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest orange supplying countries in Western Africa were Ghana ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Mali ($X), with a combined 91% share of total exports.

Nigeria, with a CAGR of +5.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -19.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 38%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 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 Nigeria ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire ($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 (+16.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Orange Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, the amount of oranges imported in Western Africa reached X tons, remaining constant against 2021. Overall, imports saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 101%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, orange imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 92%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the four major importers of oranges, namely Burkina Faso, Senegal, Cote d'Ivoire and Cabo Verde, represented more than two-thirds of total import. It was distantly followed by Mali (X tons), creating a 6.6% share of total imports. The following importers - Niger (X tons) and Mauritania (X tons) - each finished at an 8.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Niger (with a CAGR of +63.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest orange importing markets in Western Africa were Cabo Verde ($X), Senegal ($X) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a combined 81% share of total imports. Mali, Niger, Mauritania and Burkina Faso lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.

Niger, with a CAGR of +69.2%, saw the highest growth rate of 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, with an increase of 3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the import price increased by 18%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Cabo Verde ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Niger (+3.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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