ECOWAS: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in ECOWAS

The ECOWAS fruit and berry market amounted to $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Fruit And Berry Production in ECOWAS

In value terms, fruit and berry production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X.4B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Nigeria (X tons), Ghana (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), together comprising X% 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.

The average fruit and berry yield stood at X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the year before. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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 total area harvested in terms of fruits and berries production in ECOWAS reduced modestly to X ha, flattening at the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports in ECOWAS

In 2022, exports of fruits and berries in ECOWAS contracted dramatically to X tons, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports contracted notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) was the largest exporter of fruits and berries, creating 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) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to fruit and berry exports from Cote d'Ivoire stood at X%. At the same time, Mali (X%), Senegal (X%) and Ghana (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. Burkina Faso experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Ghana (X p.p.), Senegal (X p.p.) and Mali (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Cote d'Ivoire saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X), Ghana ($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 rates of growth with regard to 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

The export price in ECOWAS stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 a decline in the export price figures.

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports in ECOWAS

For the sixth consecutive year, ECOWAS recorded growth in purchases abroad of fruits and berries, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded strong 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 attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Niger (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) represented the key importer of fruits and berries in ECOWAS, achieving X% 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.

In Nigeria, fruit and berry imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Senegal (X% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in ECOWAS stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 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 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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