Ghana: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Ghana

The Ghanian citrus fruit market was estimated at $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Citrus Fruit Production in Ghana

In value terms, citrus fruit production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average citrus fruit yield in Ghana totaled X tons per ha, approximately equating the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. The citrus fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 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 total area harvested in terms of citrus fruits production in Ghana dropped to X ha, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The citrus fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Ghana

In 2022, overseas shipments of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from Ghana, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit exports to Cote d'Ivoire exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Burkina Faso (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Cote d'Ivoire stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Burkina Faso (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X) remains the key foreign market for citrus fruits exports from Ghana, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Burkina Faso ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Cote d'Ivoire totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Burkina Faso (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Ghana

In 2022, approx. X tons of citrus fruits were imported into Ghana; increasing by X% on the year before. In general, imports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Israel (X tons) were the main suppliers of citrus fruit imports to Ghana, together comprising X% of total imports. Egypt, the Netherlands, Spain and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruits to Ghana, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Israel, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (X% per year) and Israel (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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