Nigeria: Vegetable And Melon Market 2024

Vegetable And Melon Market Size in Nigeria

The Nigerien vegetable and melon market was estimated at $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable And Melon Production in Nigeria

In value terms, vegetable and melon production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of vegetables and melons in Nigeria declined slightly to X tons per ha, stabilizing at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average vegetable and melon yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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.

In 2022, the vegetable and melon harvested area in Nigeria reached X ha, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The vegetable and melon harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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Vegetable And Melon Exports

Exports from Nigeria

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables and melons were exported from Nigeria; which is down by X% compared with 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable and melon exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Ghana (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable and melon exports from Nigeria, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable and melon exports to Ghana exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Niger (X tons), twofold. Benin (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ghana totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Niger (X% per year) and Benin (X% per year).

In value terms, Ghana ($X), Niger ($X) and Benin ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for vegetable and melon exported from Nigeria worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Ghana, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable and melon export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Antigua and Barbuda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ghana ($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 Benin (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable And Melon Imports

Imports into Nigeria

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables and melons were imported into Nigeria; rising by X% compared with 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, vegetable and melon imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of vegetable and melon to Nigeria, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable and melon imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), fivefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables and melons to Nigeria, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Pakistan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable and melon import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, vegetable and melon import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 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 Pakistan ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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