Western Africa: Garlic Market 2024

Garlic Market Size in Western Africa

The West African garlic market rose significantly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Garlic Production in Western Africa

In value terms, garlic production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Mali (X tons), Niger (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mali (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average garlic yield in Western Africa declined slightly to X tons per ha, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, posted a moderate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the garlic yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The garlic harvested area expanded sharply to X ha in 2022, with an increase of X% against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to garlic production reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Garlic Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of garlic decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports faced a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, garlic exports plummeted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Senegal (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) represented the key exporters of garlic in 2022, amounting to approx. X% and X% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports. Mauritania (X tons) held 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 Mauritania (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest garlic supplying countries in Western Africa were Senegal ($X), Cote d'Ivoire ($X) and Mauritania ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Mauritania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed prominent growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mauritania ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Garlic Imports

Imports in Western Africa

For the third year in a row, Western Africa recorded growth in supplies from abroad of garlic, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, garlic imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Senegal (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Ghana (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Burkina Faso (X%) and Mali (X%). Guinea (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Nigeria (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported garlic in Western Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ghana ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Senegal, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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 Ghana (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform