Western Africa: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Western Africa

The West African vegetable market stood at $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Western Africa

In value terms, vegetable production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of vegetable production was Nigeria (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, vegetable production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Ghana (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), with a X% share.

In Nigeria, vegetable production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Ghana (X% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year).

In 2023, the average yield of vegetables in Western Africa contracted slightly to X tons per ha, approximately reflecting 2022. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, 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 2023, the harvested area of vegetables in Western Africa fell to X ha, remaining stable against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production reached the maximum at X ha in 2022, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Vegetable Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2023, the amount of vegetables exported in Western Africa surged to X tons, jumping by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports posted a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable exports surged to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Niger (X tons) represented the key exporter of vegetables, constituting X% of total exports. Senegal (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an X% share, followed by Burkina Faso (X%), Benin (X%) and Ghana (X%). Togo (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Mali (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to vegetable exports from Niger stood at X%. At the same time, Benin (X%), Mali (X%), Togo (X%), Senegal (X%) and Nigeria (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Benin emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Ghana (X%) and Burkina Faso (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Niger (X p.p.), Benin (X p.p.) and Senegal (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Ghana and Burkina Faso saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest vegetable supplying countries in Western Africa were Senegal ($X), Niger ($X) and Ghana ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Nigeria, Togo, Mali, Benin and Burkina Faso lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Benin, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Senegal ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2023, vegetable imports in Western Africa fell to X tons, waning by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable imports fell to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Senegal (X tons) and Mauritania (X tons) represented the largest importer of vegetables in Western Africa, making up X% of total import. Guinea (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Mali (X%). The following importers - Nigeria (X tons) and Togo (X tons) - each finished at a X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest vegetable importing markets in Western Africa were Cote d'Ivoire ($X), Mauritania ($X) and Senegal ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Nigeria, Guinea, Mali and Togo lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Nigeria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2023, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while Togo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guinea (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform