Western Africa: Grapefruit Market 2024

Grapefruit Market Size in Western Africa

The West African grapefruit market surged to $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Grapefruit Production in Western Africa

In value terms, grapefruit production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) remains the largest grapefruit producing country in Western Africa, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, grapefruit production in Cote d'Ivoire exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Mali (X tons), more than tenfold.

In Cote d'Ivoire, grapefruit production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

The average grapefruit yield dropped slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the grapefruit 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 grapefruits production in Western Africa declined slightly to X ha, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Grapefruit Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of grapefruits decreased by X% to X kg, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports faced a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grapefruit exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of grapefruits, namely Cote d'Ivoire, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

Cote d'Ivoire was also the fastest-growing in terms of the grapefruits exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X) also remains the largest grapefruit supplier in Western Africa.

In Cote d'Ivoire, grapefruit exports contracted by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Cote d'Ivoire.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Cote d'Ivoire amounted to X% per year.

Grapefruit Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of grapefruits increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, grapefruit imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Nigeria prevails in imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. The following importers - Mali (X tons) and Ghana (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total imports.

Nigeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the grapefruits imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mali (X%) and Ghana (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Nigeria increased by X percentage points.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Nigeria totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ghana (X% per year) and Mali (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ghana ($X per ton), while Mali ($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 mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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