Western Africa: Plantain Market 2025

Plantain Market Size in Western Africa

The West African plantain market contracted to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a pronounced downturn. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plantain Production in Western Africa

In value terms, plantain production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Ghana (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

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

The average plantain yield reached X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the 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.

The plantain harvested area dropped to X ha in 2022, remaining constant against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to plantain production attained the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Plantain Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, the amount of plantains exported in Western Africa reduced rapidly to X tons, waning by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, plantain exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Burkina Faso (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Cote d'Ivoire increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Burkina Faso (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Burkina Faso emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Burkina Faso (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Cote d'Ivoire saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

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

In Cote d'Ivoire, plantain exports declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price faced a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. 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 Cote d'Ivoire ($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 Cote d'Ivoire (X%).

Plantain Imports

Imports in Western Africa

Plantain imports reduced to X tons in 2022, dropping by X% compared with 2021. In general, imports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X,307%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, plantain imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X,972%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Senegal was the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. Burkina Faso (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Mauritania (X%) and Niger (X%). The following importers - Mali (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total imports.

Imports into Senegal increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2013 to 2022. At the same time, Mauritania (X%), Mali (X%), Nigeria (X%), Niger (X%) and Burkina Faso (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2013-2022. While the share of Senegal (X p.p.), Burkina Faso (X p.p.), Mauritania (X p.p.) and Niger (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Senegal ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported plantains in Western Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mauritania ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a X% share.

In Senegal, plantain imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2013-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mauritania (X% per year) and Nigeria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the import price posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2013 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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