Western Africa: Fruit And Berry Market 2023

Fruit And Berry Market Size in Western Africa

The West African fruit and berry market was estimated at $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Production in Western Africa

In value terms, fruit and berry production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a precipitous descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X.2B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Nigeria (X tons), Ghana (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Mali, Senegal, Guinea and Burkina Faso lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Senegal (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average fruit and berry yield amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the fruit and berry yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield stood 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 fruits and berries production in Western Africa reduced modestly to X ha, approximately mirroring the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit and berry production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports in Western Africa

Fruit and berry exports plummeted to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) represented the major exporter of fruits and berries, constituting X% of total exports. Ghana (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Senegal (X%). Mali (X tons) and Burkina Faso (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to fruit and berry exports from Cote d'Ivoire stood at X%. At the same time, Mali (X%), Senegal (X%), Ghana (X%) and Burkina Faso (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mali 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 Ghana, Senegal and Mali increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest fruit and berry supplying countries in Western Africa were Ghana ($X), Cote d'Ivoire ($X) and Burkina Faso ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Burkina Faso, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Burkina Faso ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Burkina Faso (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports in Western Africa

For the sixth consecutive year, Western Africa recorded growth in supplies from abroad of fruits and berries, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports totaled $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of fruit and berry imports in 2022 were Niger (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Senegal (X tons), together reaching X% of total import. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Burkina Faso (X%), Ghana (X%), Mauritania (X%) and Mali (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key 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 ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fruits and berries in Western Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Senegal ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Nigeria totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Senegal (X% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat 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 Nigeria ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mali (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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