Western Africa: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in Western Africa

The West African leek market rose rapidly to $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Leek Production in Western Africa

In value terms, leek production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of leek production was Niger (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, leek production in Niger exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Senegal (X tons), more than tenfold. Burkina Faso (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Niger amounted to X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Senegal (X% per year) and Burkina Faso (X% per year).

The average leek yield reached X tons per ha in 2023, flattening at the year before. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the leek yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables production in Western Africa stood at X ha, approximately equating the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to leek production attained the maximum at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Leek Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2023, exports of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Western Africa fell sharply to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with 2022 figures. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leek exports declined significantly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Senegal prevails in exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. Ghana (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

Senegal was also the fastest-growing in terms of the leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Ghana (X%) and Cote d'Ivoire (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Nigeria (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Senegal increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Senegal ($X) remains the largest leek supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nigeria ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Ghana, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Senegal totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Nigeria (X% per year) and Ghana (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, leek export price decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 ($X per ton), while Ghana ($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 mixed trends in the export price figures.

Leek Imports

Imports in Western Africa

For the fourth year in a row, Western Africa recorded decline in overseas purchases of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leek imports dropped to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, imports increased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Benin (X tons), distantly followed by Cabo Verde (X tons), Mauritania (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Mali (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Ghana (X tons) represented the main importers of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, together creating X% of total imports. Senegal (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, 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, the largest leek importing markets in Western Africa were Cabo Verde ($X), Mali ($X) and Nigeria ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Nigeria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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 Mali ($X per ton), while Benin ($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.

Source: IndexBox Platform