Western Africa: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in Western Africa

In 2022, the West African leek market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Leek Production in Western Africa

In value terms, leek production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of leek production was Niger (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, leek production in Niger exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Senegal (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Guinea-Bissau (X tons), with a X% share.

In Niger, leek production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Senegal (X% per year) and Guinea-Bissau (X% per year).

In 2022, the average leek yield in Western Africa contracted to X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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, approx. X ha of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables were harvested in Western Africa; therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to leek production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Leek Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leek exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Senegal prevails in exports structure, reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Ghana (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

Senegal was also the fastest-growing in terms of the leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Ghana (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Senegal increased by X percentage points.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Senegal totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Senegal ($X per ton), while Ghana stood at $X per ton.

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

Leek Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables were imported in Western Africa; rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leek imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the eight major importers of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, namely Cote d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Mauritania, Cabo Verde, Niger, Mali and Senegal, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

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, Cote d'Ivoire ($X), Cabo Verde ($X) and Nigeria ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Nigeria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mali ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform