Nigeria - Roots And Tubers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Root and Tuber Price in Nigeria - 2022

Contents:

  1. Root and Tuber Price in Nigeria (CIF) - 2022
  2. Root and Tuber Price in Nigeria (FOB) - 2022
  3. Root and Tuber Imports in Nigeria
  4. Root and Tuber Exports in Nigeria

Root and Tuber Price in Nigeria (CIF) - 2022

The average root and tuber import price stood at $928 per ton in 2022, increasing by 4.9% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, root and tuber import price increased by +95.7% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 37% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Niger ($5,620 per ton), while the price for Egypt ($266 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Niger (+28.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Root and Tuber Price in Nigeria (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average root and tuber export price amounted to $525 per ton, which is down by -8.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 41% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $696 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($2,436 per ton), while the average price for exports to Niger ($457 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Antigua and Barbuda (+32.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Root and Tuber Imports in Nigeria

In 2022, purchases abroad of roots and tubers decreased by -25.1% to 1.2K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports recorded a dramatic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 73%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 5K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber imports dropped dramatically to $1.1M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a sharp setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 55%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $3.8M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Import of Root and Tuber in Nigeria (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Niger40.2187468549139.0%
Netherlands372302332237-14.0%
Brazil11727373.093.6-7.2%
United Kingdom28541740.882.4-33.9%
China9571,20413.565.0-59.2%
Egypt0.10.30.132.7588.9%
Pakistan1.02.43.910.0115.4%
Germany12332392.3N/A-13.4%
Lithuania51.2233N/AN/A355.1%
Singapore19897.477.4N/A-37.5%
Others3347942729.4-69.6%
Total2,4783,8331,3741,079-24.2%

Top Suppliers of Root and Tuber to Nigeria in 2022:

  1. Netherlands (439.2 tons)
  2. Brazil (178.0 tons)
  3. United Kingdom (168.5 tons)
  4. Egypt (123.3 tons)
  5. China (121.1 tons)
  6. Niger (97.8 tons)
  7. Pakistan (19.2 tons)

Root and Tuber Exports in Nigeria

In 2022, overseas shipments of roots and tubers decreased by -55.5% to 763 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports saw a sharp reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 3.5K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber exports fell rapidly to $401K in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a precipitous shrinkage. The smallest decline of -13.5% was in 2020.

Export of Root and Tuber in Nigeria (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Niger2393001423179.9%
United States13581.439.254.8-26.0%
Czech Republic0.4N/A0.311.7208.1%
Belgium0.11.50.29.2351.4%
United Kingdom66.62741576.8-53.3%
Spain32564.773.4N/A-52.5%
Cameroon12.718.48.5N/A-18.2%
China19.511117.5N/A-5.3%
Netherlands53.014.263.1N/A9.1%
GhanaN/A37876.6N/A-79.7%
Others1,0183724011.5-88.6%
Total1,8691,617979401-40.1%

Top Export Markets for Root and Tuber from Nigeria in 2022:

  1. Niger (692.6 tons)
  2. United States (22.5 tons)
  3. Czech Republic (15.0 tons)
  4. Belgium (13.2 tons)
  5. United Kingdom (12.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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Product coverage:

  • FCL 125 - Cassava
  • FCL 149 - Roots and tubers nes
  • FCL 122 - Sweet potatoes
  • FCL 136 - Taro (Cocoyam)
  • FCL 137 - Yams
  • FCL 135 - Yautia (Cocoyam)

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  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
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  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

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    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Yield And Growth
    16. Exports And Growth
    17. Export Prices And Growth
    18. Market Size And Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports And Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
    25. Yield, 2012–2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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