Western Africa: Chili And Pepper Market 2024

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Western Africa

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was decline in the West African chili and pepper market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Chili And Pepper Production in Western Africa

In value terms, chili and pepper production rose to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Nigeria (X tons) remains the largest chili and pepper producing country in Western Africa, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, chili and pepper production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Niger (X tons), threefold. Benin (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In Nigeria, chili and pepper production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Niger (X% per year) and Benin (X% per year).

In 2023, the average chili and pepper yield in Western Africa totaled X tons per ha, leveling off at 2022. The yield indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2023: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, chili and pepper yield decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of the chili and pepper yield remained 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.

The chili and pepper harvested area contracted modestly to X ha in 2023, which is down by X% compared with the previous year. In general, the harvested area saw a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2023, overseas shipments of chilies and peppers (green) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports reached $X in 2023. In general, exports saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Burkina Faso (X tons) was the key exporter of chilies and peppers (green), generating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Senegal (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Gambia (X tons), Niger (X tons), Mali (X tons) and Togo (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Burkina Faso was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chilies and peppers (green) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Togo (X%), Niger (X%), Senegal (X%) and Gambia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Mali experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Burkina Faso (X p.p.), Senegal (X p.p.), Gambia (X p.p.), Niger (X p.p.) and Togo (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, Senegal ($X) remains the largest chili and pepper supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Burkina Faso ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Gambia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Senegal amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Burkina Faso (X% per year) and Gambia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Gambia ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports in Western Africa

Chili and pepper imports surged to X tons in 2023, rising by X% against 2022 figures. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Overall, imports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Nigeria represented the largest importer of chilies and peppers (green) in Western Africa, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Mauritania (X tons), committing a X% share of total imports. Guinea (X tons), Cabo Verde (X tons), Benin (X tons), Togo (X tons) and Mali (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

Nigeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chilies and peppers (green) imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Benin (X%), Guinea (X%), Mali (X%), Mauritania (X%), Togo (X%) and Cabo Verde (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Nigeria, Guinea and Benin increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Nigeria, chili and pepper imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mauritania (X% per year) and Cabo Verde (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2023, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Cabo Verde ($X per ton), while Togo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Togo (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform