Western Africa: Melon Market 2024

Melon Market Size in Western Africa

The West African melon market was estimated at $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a remarkable increase 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 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Melon Production in Western Africa

In value terms, melon production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Mali (X tons), Senegal (X tons) and Niger (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 yield of melons in Western Africa contracted to X tons per ha, waning by X% on the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the melon 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.

In 2022, the melon harvested area in Western Africa dropped to X ha, with a decrease of X% on 2021. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Melon Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of melons decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, melon exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a tangible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Senegal dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Mauritania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to melon exports from Senegal stood at X%. At the same time, Mauritania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Mauritania (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Senegal, melon exports increased at 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, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Senegal ($X per ton), while Mauritania totaled $X per ton.

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

Melon Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of melons was finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, melon imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated moderate 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. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mauritania (X tons) was the major importer of melons, comprising X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Cabo Verde (X tons) and Mali (X tons), together committing a X% share of total imports. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Mauritania increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mali (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%) and Cabo Verde (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mali emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Mauritania and Mali increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Cabo Verde ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported melons in Western Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mauritania, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Cabo Verde was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year) and Mauritania (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. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood 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 Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Mauritania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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