Western Africa: Market for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries 2024

Market Size for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Western Africa

For the fourth consecutive year, the West African market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Production of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Western Africa

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mauritania (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, the amount of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries exported in Western Africa dropped sharply to X tons, which is down by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mauritania was the largest exporter of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in Western Africa, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Benin (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Ghana (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry supplying countries in Western Africa were Mauritania ($X), Ghana ($X) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Cote d'Ivoire, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a 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 Ghana ($X per ton), while Benin ($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 a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a strong expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Nigeria prevails in imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. The following importers - Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Cabo Verde (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Nigeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Cabo Verde (X%) and Cote d'Ivoire (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Nigeria (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Cote d'Ivoire saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in Western Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Nigeria, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry 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: Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year) and Cabo Verde (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the import prices remained 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 Cabo Verde ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($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 a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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