ECOWAS: Fruit And Berry Market 2023

Fruit And Berry Market Size in ECOWAS

The ECOWAS fruit and berry market reached $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Fruit And Berry Production in ECOWAS

In value terms, fruit and berry production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a sharp setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X.2B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Nigeria (X tons), Ghana (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Mali, Senegal, Guinea and Burkina Faso lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In 2022, the average yield of fruits and berries in ECOWAS stood at X tons per ha, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the fruit and berry yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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, approx. X ha of fruits and berries were harvested in ECOWAS; approximately equating the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit and berry production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports in ECOWAS

In 2022, the amount of fruits and berries exported in ECOWAS reduced rapidly to X tons, dropping by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) represented the major exporter of fruits and berries, constituting X% of total exports. Ghana (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Senegal (X%). Mali (X tons) and Burkina Faso (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from Cote d'Ivoire decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mali (X%), Senegal (X%), Ghana (X%) and Burkina Faso (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mali emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in ECOWAS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Ghana, Senegal and Mali increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Ghana ($X), Cote d'Ivoire ($X) and Burkina Faso ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Burkina Faso, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in ECOWAS amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs 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 Burkina Faso ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire ($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 mixed trends in the export price figures.

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports in ECOWAS

In 2022, the amount of fruits and berries imported in ECOWAS skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by X% on 2021. Overall, imports showed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of fruits and berries, namely Niger, Nigeria and Senegal, represented more than half of total import. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Burkina Faso (X%), Ghana (X%) and Mali (X%).

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

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fruits and berries in ECOWAS, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Senegal ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Nigeria amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Senegal (X% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in ECOWAS amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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