Western Africa: Garlic Market 2024

Garlic Market Size in Western Africa

In 2023, the West African garlic market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Garlic Production in Western Africa

In value terms, garlic production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Mali (X tons), Niger (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Mali (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2023, the average yield of garlic in Western Africa rose markedly to X tons per ha, picking up by X% on the previous year. The yield indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2023: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, garlic yield decreased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 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 2016 to 2023, the growth of the garlic yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The garlic harvested area declined to X ha in 2023, shrinking by X% against 2022. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to garlic production attained the maximum at X ha in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

Garlic Exports

Exports in Western Africa

Garlic exports reduced markedly to X tons in 2023, which is down by X% against 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, garlic exports fell sharply to $X in 2023. In general, exports faced a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Niger (X tons) represented the main exporter of garlic, creating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Togo (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Senegal (X tons), Mauritania (X tons) and Ghana (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from Niger increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Mauritania (X%), Ghana (X%) and Togo (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Senegal (X%) and Nigeria (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Niger, Togo, Mauritania and Ghana increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X), Niger ($X) and Senegal ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total exports. Mauritania, Ghana, Nigeria and Togo lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Mauritania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 Senegal ($X per ton), while Togo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Garlic Imports

Imports in Western Africa

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of garlic decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2022, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, garlic imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2022, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Senegal was the key importer of garlic in Western Africa, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. Nigeria (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Ghana (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons) and Mali (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Guinea (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Senegal increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Nigeria (X%), Guinea (X%), Burkina Faso (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Ghana (X%) and Mali (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nigeria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Nigeria (X p.p.), Guinea (X p.p.) and Burkina Faso (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Mali and Senegal saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest garlic importing markets in Western Africa were Nigeria ($X), Senegal ($X) and Ghana ($X), 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

In 2023, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform