Western Africa: Baby Food Market 2024

Baby Food Market Size in Western Africa

In 2022, the West African baby food market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the fifth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt decrease. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Baby Food Production in Western Africa

In value terms, baby food production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Baby Food Exports

Exports in Western Africa

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of food preparations for infants increased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, baby food exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Ghana (X tons) was the key exporter of food preparations for infants, making up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Burkina Faso (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Ghana increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Burkina Faso (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Burkina Faso emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Burkina Faso and Ghana increased by X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Ghana ($X) remains the largest baby food supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Burkina Faso ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

In Ghana, baby food exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Burkina Faso ($X per ton), while Ghana totaled $X per ton.

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

Baby Food Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of food preparations for infants decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, baby food imports declined notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Nigeria (X tons) was the major importer of food preparations for infants, achieving X% of total imports. Senegal (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Mali (X tons), Guinea (X tons) and Burkina Faso (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Sierra Leone (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to baby food imports into Nigeria stood at X%. At the same time, Mali (X%), Senegal (X%), Guinea (X%), Burkina Faso (X%), Sierra Leone (X%) and Cote d'Ivoire (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mali emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Senegal (X p.p.), Mali (X p.p.), Guinea (X p.p.) and Burkina Faso (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Nigeria (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported food preparations for infants in Western Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mali, with an X% share.

In Nigeria, baby food imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year) and Mali (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Mali ($X per ton), while Sierra Leone ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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