Western Africa: Lemon And Lime Market 2024

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Western Africa

The West African lemon and lime market reduced modestly to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Production in Western Africa

In value terms, lemon and lime production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

In 2022, the average lemon and lime yield in Western Africa declined to X tons per ha, flattening at 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the lemon and lime 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.

The lemon and lime harvested area dropped to X ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the lemon and lime harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Join Us at HANNOVER MESSE 2024

Don’t miss your chance to connect with us directly. Schedule a personal meeting to dive deeper into how solutions.
Hall 002, Stand C10. 22 - 26 April 2024 | Hannover, Germany

Book Your Meeting

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, the amount of lemons and limes exported in Western Africa skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire represented the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached X% of total exports. Nigeria (X tons) took an X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Ghana (X%). The following exporters - Guinea (X tons) and Mali (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to lemon and lime exports from Cote d'Ivoire stood at X%. At the same time, Mali (X%), Ghana (X%) and Nigeria (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. By contrast, Guinea (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.), Ghana (X p.p.), Guinea (X p.p.) and Mali (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Nigeria (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest lemon and lime supplying countries in Western Africa were Cote d'Ivoire ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Ghana ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Guinea and Mali lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Mali, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Guinea ($X per ton), while Mali ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of lemons and limes decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after six years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Cabo Verde (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Mali (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Ghana (X%). The following importers - Mauritania (X tons) and Burkina Faso (X tons) - each finished at a X% 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, Cabo Verde ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lemons and limes in Western Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nigeria ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a X% share.

In Cabo Verde, lemon and lime imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Nigeria (X% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 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 failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :