ECOWAS: Market for Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified 2024

Market Size for Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified in ECOWAS

The ECOWAS market for citrus fruits not elsewhere classified dropped modestly to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified in ECOWAS

In value terms, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Nigeria (X tons) remains the largest citrus fruits not elsewhere classified producing country in ECOWAS, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Guinea (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Nigeria was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Guinea (X% per year) and Sierra Leone (X% per year).

The average citrus fruits not elsewhere classified yield fell modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, 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.

The citrus fruits not elsewhere classified harvested area totaled X ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified

Exports in ECOWAS

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, showed a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Burkina Faso (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Ghana (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. Benin (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Mali (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. Senegal (X kg) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Burkina Faso (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Burkina Faso ($X) emerged as the largest citrus fruits not elsewhere classified supplier in ECOWAS, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nigeria ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Ghana, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Burkina Faso amounted to 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

In 2022, the export price in ECOWAS amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, 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.

Imports of Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified

Imports in ECOWAS

In 2022, supplies from abroad of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified imports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Nigeria prevails in imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Burkina Faso (X tons), generating a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to citrus fruits not elsewhere classified imports into Nigeria stood at X%. At the same time, Burkina Faso (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%) and Senegal (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Burkina Faso emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in ECOWAS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Nigeria and Burkina Faso increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported citrus fruits not elsewhere classified in ECOWAS, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Senegal, with a X% share.

In Nigeria, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified 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: Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year) and Senegal (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in ECOWAS amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid 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 remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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