Western Africa: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Western Africa

In 2022, the West African vegetable market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Western Africa

In value terms, vegetable production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Nigeria (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of vegetable production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, vegetable production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Niger (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Burkina Faso (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Nigeria stood at X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Niger (X% per year) and Burkina Faso (X% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of vegetables in Western Africa totaled X tons per ha, standing approx. at 2021 figures. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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 vegetables were harvested in Western Africa; stabilizing at the year before. The harvested area 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 in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Vegetable Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, exports of vegetables in Western Africa contracted dramatically to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed slight growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Senegal (X tons) was the main exporter of vegetables, generating X% of total exports. Niger (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Burkina Faso (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%) and Mali (X%). The following exporters - Ghana (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) - each amounted to a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Mali (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Senegal ($X) remains the largest vegetable supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Niger ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Ghana, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Senegal totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Niger (X% per year) and Ghana (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, vegetable export price decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Vegetable Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables were imported in Western Africa; picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, imports recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, vegetable imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of vegetables, namely Cote d'Ivoire, Mauritania and Senegal, represented more than half of total import. It was distantly followed by Guinea (X tons), Ghana (X tons) and Mali (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total imports. Nigeria (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, 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 Mauritania ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Nigeria, 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, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform