Western Africa: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Western Africa

The West African vegetable market was estimated at $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Western Africa

In value terms, vegetable production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of vegetable production was Nigeria (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, vegetable production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Niger (X tons), fourfold. Senegal (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Nigeria amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Niger (X% per year) and Senegal (X% per year).

In 2022, the average vegetable yield in Western Africa totaled X tons per ha, surging by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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, the harvested area of vegetables in Western Africa contracted slightly to X ha, flattening at the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Vegetable Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables were exported in Western Africa; picking up by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports recorded a remarkable increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vegetable exports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated prominent 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 increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Niger (X tons) was the largest exporter of vegetables, achieving X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Senegal (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Burkina Faso (X tons), Mauritania (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Mali (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to vegetable exports from Niger stood at X%. At the same time, Mauritania (X%), Mali (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%) and Senegal (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Burkina Faso (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Niger (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Senegal (X p.p.) and Burkina Faso (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Senegal ($X) remains the largest vegetable supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Niger ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a X% share.

In Senegal, vegetable exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Niger (X% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Senegal ($X per ton), while Niger ($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 a decline in the export price figures.

Vegetable Imports

Imports in Western Africa

For the fourth consecutive year, Western Africa recorded growth in overseas purchases of vegetables, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, vegetable imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of vegetables, namely Cote d'Ivoire, Mauritania and Senegal, represented more than half of total import. Guinea (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Mali (X%), Ghana (X%) and Nigeria (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Nigeria (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mauritania ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :