Africa: Yams Market 2024

Yams Market Size in Africa

The African yams market reduced modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Yams Production in Africa

In value terms, yams production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Nigeria (X tons) remains the largest yams producing country in Africa, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, yams production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Ghana (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), with a X% share.

In Nigeria, yams production expanded 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: Ghana (X% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year).

The average yams yield reached X tons per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, 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 2022, the harvested area of yams in Africa shrank slightly to X ha, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the yams harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Yams Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of yams exported in Africa totaled X tons, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, yams exports fell modestly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Ghana prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Ghana increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Cote d'Ivoire (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Cote d'Ivoire emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Ghana saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Ghana ($X) remains the largest yams supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Ghana amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Ghana amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (X%).

Yams Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of yams were imported in Africa; rising by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, yams imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Niger (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) dominates imports structure, together creating X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Mali (X tons), creating a X% share of total imports. Gabon (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported yams in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mali ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Niger, with an X% share.

In South Africa, yams 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: Mali (X% per year) and Niger (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mali ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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