Western Africa: Pears And Quinces Market 2024

Pears And Quinces Market Size in Western Africa

In 2022, the West African pears and quinces market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption posted a prominent increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Production in Western Africa

In value terms, pears and quinces production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of pears and quinces production was Benin (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, pears and quinces production in Benin exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Guinea (X tons), ninefold.

In Benin, pears and quinces production increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Guinea (X% per year) and Nigeria (X% per year).

Pears And Quinces Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of pears and quinces were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a significant contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Nigeria represented the largest exporter of pears and quinces in Western Africa, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Senegal (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports. Burkina Faso (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

Nigeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the pears and quinces exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Senegal (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%) and Burkina Faso (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Nigeria (X p.p.), Senegal (X p.p.) and Burkina Faso (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.

In value terms, the largest pears and quinces supplying countries in Western Africa were Senegal ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Burkina Faso ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Nigeria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($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.

Pears And Quinces Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of pears and quinces were imported in Western Africa; with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Nigeria (X tons) was the key importer of pears and quinces, mixing up X% of total imports. Senegal (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Cabo Verde (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. Mali (X tons) and Ghana (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Nigeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the pears and quinces imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mali (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%) and Senegal (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Cabo Verde experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Ghana (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Nigeria (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Ghana (X p.p.), Senegal (X p.p.) and Cabo Verde (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Nigeria stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Senegal (X% per year) and Cabo Verde (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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