Western Africa: Carrot And Turnip Market 2024

Carrot And Turnip Market Size in Western Africa

The West African carrot and turnip market amounted to $X in 2023, almost unchanged from the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Carrot And Turnip Production in Western Africa

In value terms, carrot and turnip production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Nigeria (X tons) remains the largest carrot and turnip producing country in Western Africa, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, carrot and turnip production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Niger (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Senegal (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume in Nigeria was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Niger (X% per year) and Senegal (X% per year).

In 2023, the average yield of carrots and turnips in Western Africa dropped to X tons per ha, approximately reflecting 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 observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2022, and then fell in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The carrot and turnip harvested area was estimated at X ha in 2023, approximately mirroring the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Carrot And Turnip Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2023, overseas shipments of carrots and turnips decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carrot and turnip exports contracted sharply to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Mauritania prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Mali (X tons) and Senegal (X tons), together creating a X% share of total exports.

Mauritania was also the fastest-growing in terms of the carrots and turnips exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Mali (X%) and Senegal (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Mauritania increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Mauritania ($X) remains the largest carrot and turnip supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Senegal ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Mauritania, carrot and turnip exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Senegal (X% per year) and Mali (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 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 ($X per ton), while Mali ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Carrot And Turnip Imports

Imports in Western Africa

After four years of growth, supplies from abroad of carrots and turnips decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, imports, however, showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, carrot and turnip imports stood at $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Mauritania (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) represented the largest importers of carrots and turnips in Western Africa, together comprising X% of total imports. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Ghana (X%). Mali (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons) and Cabo Verde (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Senegal ($X), Mauritania ($X) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Ghana, Cabo Verde, Mali and Burkina Faso lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Mali, 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 2023, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2023, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Cabo Verde (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform