Western Africa: Date Market 2024

Date Market Size in Western Africa

The West African date market soared to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Date Production in Western Africa

In value terms, date production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Mauritania (X tons), Niger (X tons) and Benin (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Mali lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further X%.

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

In 2022, the average yield of dates in Western Africa reached X tons per ha, flattening at the year before. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the date yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of dates in Western Africa contracted modestly to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the date harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Date Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, date exports in Western Africa surged to X tons, picking up by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, date exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Niger dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Togo (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Niger decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. Togo experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Togo (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Niger (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Niger stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced 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 2019; however, from 2020 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 Togo ($X per ton), while Niger stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Niger (X%).

Date Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, the amount of dates imported in Western Africa surged to X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports showed a resilient expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, date imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Niger prevails in imports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Senegal (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons), together committing a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Mauritania (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to date imports into Niger stood at X%. At the same time, Senegal (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Nigeria (X%) and Mauritania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Senegal emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Niger (X p.p.) and Senegal (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Nigeria and Mauritania saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest date importing markets in Western Africa were Nigeria ($X), Niger ($X) and Mauritania ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Mauritania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while Niger ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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