Western Africa: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Western Africa

In 2023, the West African lettuce and chicory market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2011, thus ending a eleven-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, showed a resilient increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Western Africa

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Niger (X tons) remains the largest lettuce and chicory producing country in Western Africa, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, lettuce and chicory production in Niger exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Mali (X tons), fourfold.

In Niger, lettuce and chicory production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

In 2023, the average yield of lettuce and chicory in Western Africa totaled X tons per ha, standing approx. at the previous year. The yield indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2023: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, lettuce and chicory yield decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the lettuce and chicory yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, 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 2023, the total area harvested in terms of lettuce and chicory production in Western Africa reduced slightly to X ha, waning by X% on 2022. The total harvested area indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2023: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, lettuce and chicory harvested area decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to lettuce and chicory production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2023, the amount of lettuce and chicory exported in Western Africa surged to X tons, jumping by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports soared to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 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 somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Senegal prevails in exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. Cote d'Ivoire (X kg) took a little share of total exports.

Exports from Senegal decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. Cote d'Ivoire (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Senegal (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Senegal, lettuce and chicory exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2023, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Senegal ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire stood at $X per ton.

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

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2023, supplies from abroad of lettuce and chicory decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports declined remarkably to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a slight expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire was the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which resulted at X% of total imports. Togo (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Ghana (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Liberia (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Cabo Verde (X tons), Mali (X tons), Niger (X tons), Guinea (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lettuce and chicory in Western Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ghana ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a X% share.

In Cote d'Ivoire, lettuce and chicory imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ghana (X% per year) and Nigeria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, lettuce and chicory import price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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 Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Togo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform