Ghana: Berry Market 2024

Berry Market Size in Ghana

The Ghanian berry market reduced remarkably to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Berry Production in Ghana

In value terms, berry production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 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 failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of berries in Ghana was estimated at less than X kg per ha, stabilizing at 2021 figures. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of berries were harvested in Ghana; leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Berry Exports

Exports from Ghana

In 2022, overseas shipments of berries decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, berry exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) was the main destination for berry exports from Ghana, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, berry exports to Cote d'Ivoire exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Cote d'Ivoire amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Lebanon (X% per year).

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X) remains the key foreign market for berries exports from Ghana, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lebanon ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Cote d'Ivoire stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lebanon (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average berry export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lebanon ($X,000 per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lebanon (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Berry Imports

Imports into Ghana

In 2022, approx. X tons of berries were imported into Ghana; dropping by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, berry imports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of berry imports to Ghana, together comprising X% of total imports. South Africa, Ethiopia, the United States and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of berries to Ghana, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average berry import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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