Western Africa: Cauliflower And Broccoli Market 2024

Cauliflower And Broccoli Market Size in Western Africa

In 2023, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in the West African cauliflower and broccoli market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2022, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Production in Western Africa

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli production expanded significantly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed tangible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Liberia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of cauliflower and broccoli production, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, cauliflower and broccoli production in Liberia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Guinea-Bissau (X tons), twofold. Burkina Faso (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In Liberia, cauliflower and broccoli 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: Guinea-Bissau (X% per year) and Burkina Faso (X% per year).

The average cauliflower and broccoli yield reduced notably to X tons per ha in 2023, waning by X% compared with 2022. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the cauliflower and broccoli yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2022, and then reduced markedly 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.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of cauliflower and broccoli production in Western Africa soared to X ha, growing by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a deep setback. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cauliflower and broccoli production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2023, exports of cauliflower and broccoli in Western Africa contracted to X tons, falling by X% on 2022 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli exports contracted to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ghana represented the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which resulted at X% of total exports. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Senegal (X%) and Niger (X%). Mali (X kg) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Ghana (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X), Ghana ($X) and Senegal ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Ghana, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2023, the export prices remained at a somewhat 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 Mali ($X per ton), while Niger ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Cauliflower And Broccoli Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2023, supplies from abroad of cauliflower and broccoli decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2022, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli imports declined sharply to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2022, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Mauritania dominates imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. The following importers - Nigeria (X tons) and Liberia (X tons) - each finished at a X% share of total imports.

Mauritania was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cauliflower and broccoli imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Liberia (X%) and Nigeria (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Mauritania and Nigeria increased by X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mauritania ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cauliflower and broccoli in Western Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nigeria ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Mauritania stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Nigeria (X% per year) and Liberia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import 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 import price showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 ($X per ton), while Mauritania ($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 mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform