Western Africa: Pumpkin Market 2024

Pumpkin Market Size in Western Africa

The West African pumpkin market expanded notably to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Western Africa

In value terms, pumpkin production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Niger (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of pumpkin production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, pumpkin production in Niger exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Mali (X tons), threefold. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Niger stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mali (X% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year).

The average pumpkin yield rose modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, surging by X% against 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the pumpkin yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the 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, approx. X ha of pumpkin (squash and gourds) were harvested in Western Africa; increasing by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pumpkin production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, exports of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Western Africa expanded to X tons, increasing by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Ghana represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Senegal (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports. Gambia (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

Exports from Ghana increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Gambia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Gambia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Senegal experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Senegal (X p.p.) and Gambia (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 ($X) remains the largest pumpkin supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Senegal ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Ghana, pumpkin exports 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: Senegal (X% per year) and Gambia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood 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 Gambia ($X per ton), while Senegal ($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 a decline in the export price figures.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pumpkin imports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Mauritania dominates imports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Cabo Verde (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X%). Nigeria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Mauritania was also the fastest-growing in terms of the pumpkin (squash and gourds) imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Nigeria (X%) and Cabo Verde (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Mauritania and Cote d'Ivoire increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest pumpkin importing markets in Western Africa were Mauritania ($X), Cabo Verde ($X) and Nigeria ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Mauritania, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Nigeria ($X per ton), while Mauritania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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