Western Africa: Tomato Market 2024

Tomato Market Size in Western Africa

The West African tomato market reached $X in 2023, almost unchanged from the previous year. The total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Tomato Production in Western Africa

In value terms, tomato production rose rapidly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of tomato production was Nigeria (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, tomato production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Ghana (X tons), ninefold. Niger (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Nigeria amounted to X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Ghana (X% per year) and Niger (X% per year).

In 2023, the average yield of tomatoes in Western Africa reduced to X tons per ha, falling by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the tomato 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 2023, the tomato harvested area in Western Africa expanded significantly to X ha, increasing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. The total harvested area indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2023: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, tomato harvested area decreased by X% against 2021 indices. 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 2023, the growth of the tomato harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Tomato Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2023, approx. X tons of tomatoes were exported in Western Africa; which is down by X% against 2022. In general, exports showed a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tomato exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Senegal (X tons) and Burkina Faso (X tons) dominates exports structure, together creating X% of total exports. Mali (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Mali (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Senegal was relatively modest. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mali (X% per year) and Burkina Faso (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mali ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mali (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Tomato Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2023, supplies from abroad of tomatoes increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a six-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tomato imports shrank to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Burkina Faso (X tons), distantly followed by Niger (X tons), Togo (X tons), Mali (X tons), Cabo Verde (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Ghana (X tons) represented the major importers of tomatoes, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Mali (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Cabo Verde ($X), Mali ($X) and Ghana ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Mali, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, 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 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform