Western Africa: Pineapple Market 2024

Pineapple Market Size in Western Africa

The West African pineapple market stood at $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pineapple Production in Western Africa

In value terms, pineapple production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced 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 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Nigeria (X tons) remains the largest pineapple producing country in Western Africa, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, pineapple production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Ghana (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Benin (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Nigeria was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ghana (X% per year) and Benin (X% per year).

The average pineapple yield dropped slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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, the pineapple harvested area in Western Africa was estimated at X ha, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the pineapple harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pineapple Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of pineapples were exported in Western Africa; reducing by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pineapple exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) was the largest exporter of pineapples, comprising X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Ghana (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports. Togo (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Cote d'Ivoire decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Togo (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Togo emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Ghana (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.) and Togo (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Ghana (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Ghana ($X), Cote d'Ivoire ($X) and Togo ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Togo, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ghana ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire ($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 export price figures.

Pineapple Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of pineapples were imported in Western Africa; picking up by X% against 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pineapple imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Togo represented the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. Senegal (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Burkina Faso (X%), Cabo Verde (X%) and Mali (X%). Mauritania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Togo was also the fastest-growing in terms of the pineapples imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Burkina Faso (X%), Senegal (X%), Mali (X%), Cabo Verde (X%) and Mauritania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Togo, Senegal, Burkina Faso and Mali increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the largest pineapple importing markets in Western Africa were Cabo Verde ($X), Senegal ($X) and Togo ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Senegal, 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

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 ($X per ton), while Togo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :