Western Africa: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Western Africa

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in the West African citrus fruit market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Production in Western Africa

In value terms, citrus fruit production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of citrus fruit production was Nigeria (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, citrus fruit production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Ghana (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Mali (X tons), with a X% share.

In Nigeria, citrus fruit production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ghana (X% per year) and Mali (X% per year).

The average citrus fruit yield reached X tons per ha in 2022, approximately equating the previous year's figure. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the citrus fruit yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 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 citrus fruit harvested area in Western Africa dropped modestly to X ha, flattening at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

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Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports in Western Africa

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Ghana represented the key exporter of citrus fruits in Western Africa, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports.

Ghana was also the fastest-growing in terms of the citrus fruits exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Cote d'Ivoire (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Ghana (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Ghana ($X) remains the largest citrus fruit supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Ghana stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ghana ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (X%).

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of citrus fruits, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) was the largest importer of citrus fruits, achieving X% of total imports. Burkina Faso (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Senegal (X%), Nigeria (X%), Mali (X%), Mauritania (X%) and Cabo Verde (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to citrus fruit imports into Cote d'Ivoire stood at X%. At the same time, Nigeria (X%), Mali (X%), Burkina Faso (X%), Senegal (X%) and Cabo Verde (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nigeria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Mauritania (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.), Nigeria (X p.p.), Burkina Faso (X p.p.) and Mali (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Senegal, Cabo Verde and Mauritania saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the largest citrus fruit importing markets in Western Africa were Cote d'Ivoire ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Senegal ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Nigeria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 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 ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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