Western Africa: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in Western Africa

The West African root and tuber market stood at $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Root And Tuber Production in Western Africa

In value terms, root and tuber production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a mild increase 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, production increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of root and tuber production was Nigeria (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, root and tuber production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Ghana (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Nigeria amounted to X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Ghana (X% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year).

In 2022, the average root and tuber yield in Western Africa was estimated at X tons per ha, with an increase of X% against 2021 figures. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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 root and tuber harvested area in Western Africa contracted to X ha, waning by X% compared with 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the root and tuber harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, exports of roots and tubers in Western Africa expanded significantly to X tons, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, root and tuber exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated resilient growth 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, exports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Ghana (X tons) represented the major exporter of roots and tubers, generating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports. Mali (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

Exports from Ghana increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mali (X%) and Cote d'Ivoire (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mali emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.), Ghana (X p.p.) and Mali (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, Ghana ($X) remains the largest root and tuber supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Ghana totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year) and Mali (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs 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 Ghana ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mali (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, imports of roots and tubers in Western Africa rose notably to X tons, growing by X% against the year before. Total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mali (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Mauritania (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) was the key importer of roots and tubers in Western Africa, making up X% of total import. Burkina Faso (X tons), Cabo Verde (X tons) and Niger (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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 X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mali ($X), Mauritania ($X) and Senegal ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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 Senegal (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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