Western Africa: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Western Africa

The West African fruit market stood at $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Fruit Production in Western Africa

In value terms, fruit production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a sharp slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked 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 Nigeria (X tons), Ghana (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production. Mali, Senegal, Guinea and Burkina Faso lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In 2022, the average yield of fruits in Western Africa totaled X tons per ha, flattening at 2021. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of fruits were harvested in Western Africa; stabilizing at the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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Fruit Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, exports of fruits in Western Africa fell remarkably to X tons, with a decrease of X% against 2021. In general, exports showed a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire was the major exporter of fruits in Western Africa, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Ghana (X tons) and Senegal (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Mali (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons) and Mauritania (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to fruit exports from Cote d'Ivoire stood at X%. At the same time, Mauritania (X%), Mali (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. Ghana experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Burkina Faso (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Senegal (X p.p.), Ghana (X p.p.), Mauritania (X p.p.) and Mali (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 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 Burkina Faso ($X per ton), while Mauritania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Fruit Imports

Imports in Western Africa

For the sixth year in a row, Western Africa recorded growth in purchases abroad of fruits, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, fruit imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key 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, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fruits in Western Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Senegal ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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