ECOWAS: Cabbage Market 2024

Cabbage Market Size in ECOWAS

The ECOWAS cabbage market was estimated at $X in 2023, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cabbage Production in ECOWAS

In value terms, cabbage production rose modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

The country with the largest volume of cabbage production was Niger (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, cabbage production in Niger exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Senegal (X tons), threefold.

In Niger, cabbage production increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Senegal (X% per year) and Mali (X% per year).

In 2023, the average cabbage yield in ECOWAS amounted to X tons per ha, standing approx. at the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the 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.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of cabbage and other brassicas production in ECOWAS contracted slightly to X ha, waning by X% on the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2022, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Cabbage Exports

Exports in ECOWAS

In 2023, overseas shipments of cabbage and other brassicas decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, cabbage exports reduced to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Mali prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. Senegal (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Mali was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cabbage and other brassicas exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. Senegal (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Mali increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Mali ($X) remains the largest cabbage supplier in ECOWAS, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Senegal ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Mali totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in ECOWAS stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted a slight expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 Mali stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (X%).

Cabbage Imports

Imports in ECOWAS

In 2023, cabbage imports in ECOWAS fell modestly to X tons, with a decrease of X% on the previous year. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports dropped to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of cabbage imports in 2023 were Cabo Verde (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Mali (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Liberia (X tons), together accounting for X% of total import. Gambia (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Cabo Verde ($X), Mali ($X) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Mali, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2023, the import price in ECOWAS 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Liberia ($X per ton), while Gambia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cabo Verde (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform