Western Africa: Chili And Pepper Market 2024

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Western Africa

The West African chili and pepper market rose modestly to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Chili And Pepper Production in Western Africa

In value terms, chili and pepper production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Nigeria (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of chili and pepper production, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, chili and pepper production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Niger (X tons), threefold. Benin (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

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

The average chili and pepper yield contracted modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, shrinking by X% compared with 2021. The yield indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, chili and pepper yield decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the chili and pepper yield remained 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 chilies and peppers (green) production in Western Africa was estimated at X ha, growing by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a slight decrease. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to chili and pepper production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of chilies and peppers (green) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Senegal (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons), together amounting to X% of total export. It was distantly followed by Gambia (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports. Guinea (X tons), Niger (X tons) and Mali (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Senegal ($X) remains the largest chili and pepper supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Gambia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Senegal totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Gambia (X% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a 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 Gambia ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($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 mixed trends in the export price figures.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, imports of chilies and peppers (green) in Western Africa fell to X tons, which is down by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports totaled $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Senegal was the main importer of chilies and peppers (green) in Western Africa, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Nigeria (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X%). Cabo Verde (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Nigeria (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chilies and peppers (green) in Western Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Senegal ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a X% share.

In Nigeria, chili and pepper imports expanded 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 Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Cabo Verde ($X per ton), while Senegal ($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 mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform