Western Africa: Cabbage Market 2024

Cabbage Market Size in Western Africa

The West African cabbage market stood at $X in 2023, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cabbage Production in Western Africa

In value terms, cabbage production rose slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Niger (X tons) remains the largest cabbage producing country in Western Africa, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, cabbage production in Niger exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Senegal (X tons), threefold.

In Niger, cabbage 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: Senegal (X% per year) and Mali (X% per year).

In 2023, the average cabbage yield in Western Africa stood at X tons per ha, approximately mirroring the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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, approx. X ha of cabbage and other brassicas were harvested in Western Africa; waning by X% on 2022. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

Cabbage Exports

Exports in Western Africa

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of cabbage and other brassicas decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, exports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, cabbage exports reduced to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Mali dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. Senegal (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Mali was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cabbage and other brassicas exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. Senegal (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Mali (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Senegal (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

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

In Mali, cabbage exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted mild growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Senegal ($X per ton), while Mali totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (X%).

Cabbage Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2023, approx. X tons of cabbage and other brassicas were imported in Western Africa; dropping by X% on the year before. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, cabbage imports reduced to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the one major importers of cabbage and other brassicas, namely Mauritania, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

Mauritania was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cabbage and other brassicas imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. While the share of Mauritania (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mauritania ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cabbage and other brassicas in Western Africa.

In Mauritania, cabbage imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2023, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Mauritania.

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Mauritania amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform