Western Africa: Papaya Market 2024

Papaya Market Size in Western Africa

The West African papaya market dropped to $X in 2022, reducing 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. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Papaya Production in Western Africa

In value terms, papaya production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated strong 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Nigeria (X tons) remains the largest papaya producing country in Western Africa, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, papaya production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Mali (X tons), more than tenfold.

In Nigeria, papaya production increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

In 2022, the average yield of papayas in Western Africa amounted to X tons per ha, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; 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.

The papaya harvested area fell slightly to X ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to papaya production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Papaya Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of papayas, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, papaya exports declined notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Ghana (X tons) was the major exporter of papayas in Western Africa, making up X% of total export.

Ghana was also the fastest-growing in terms of the papayas exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Ghana (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, Ghana ($X) also remains the largest papaya supplier in Western Africa.

In Ghana, papaya exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Ghana.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Ghana amounted to X% per year.

Papaya Imports

Imports in Western Africa

For the fifth consecutive year, Western Africa recorded growth in supplies from abroad of papayas, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, papaya imports declined slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw moderate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Burkina Faso represented the main importer of papayas in Western Africa, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Niger (X tons), making up a X% share of total imports.

Burkina Faso was also the fastest-growing in terms of the papayas imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Niger (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Burkina Faso (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Niger saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the largest papaya importing markets in Western Africa were Niger ($X) and Burkina Faso ($X).

Among the main importing countries, Burkina Faso, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the 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 Niger ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso stood at $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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