Western Africa: Vegetable And Melon Market 2024

Vegetable And Melon Market Size in Western Africa

In 2022, the West African vegetable and melon 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 consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable And Melon Production in Western Africa

In value terms, vegetable and melon production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached 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 and melon production, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, vegetable and melon production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Niger (X tons), fourfold. Mali (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In Nigeria, vegetable and melon production 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: Niger (X% per year) and Mali (X% per year).

In 2022, the average vegetable and melon yield in Western Africa stood at X tons per ha, approximately mirroring 2021. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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, the vegetable and melon harvested area in Western Africa totaled X ha, approximately reflecting 2021. 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 throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable And Melon Exports

Exports in Western Africa

Vegetable and melon exports shrank dramatically to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, showed mild growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable and melon exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Senegal represented the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which amounted to 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%), Mauritania (X%) and Cote d'Ivoire (X%). Mali (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to vegetable and melon exports from Senegal stood at X%. At the same time, Mauritania (X%), Mali (X%) and Cote d'Ivoire (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Burkina Faso (X%) and Niger (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Senegal, Mauritania, Mali and Cote d'Ivoire increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

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

In Senegal, vegetable and melon 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: Niger (X% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a pronounced 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 and melon export price decreased by X% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Senegal ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($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 And Melon Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, the amount of vegetables and melons imported in Western Africa skyrocketed to X tons, growing by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, vegetable and melon imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Mauritania (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) was the largest importer of vegetables and melons in Western Africa, mixing up X% of total import. Ghana (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Mali (X tons) and Guinea (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Nigeria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest vegetable and melon importing markets in Western Africa were Mauritania ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Nigeria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 2022, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

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