Western Africa: Market for Pasta Stuffed With Meat, Fish and Cheese 2024

Market Size for Pasta Stuffed With Meat, Fish and Cheese in Western Africa

The West African market for pasta stuffed with meat, fish and cheese expanded markedly to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate strong growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Pasta Stuffed With Meat, Fish and Cheese in Western Africa

In value terms, meat, fish or cheese pasta production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports of Pasta Stuffed With Meat, Fish and Cheese

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, the amount of pasta stuffed with meat, fish and cheese exported in Western Africa dropped markedly to X tons, reducing by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, meat, fish or cheese pasta exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a sharp downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Nigeria dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Gambia (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Nigeria decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. Gambia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Nigeria (X p.p.) and Gambia (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) remains the largest meat, fish or cheese pasta supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Gambia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Nigeria, meat, fish or cheese pasta exports declined by 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, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while Gambia stood at $X per ton.

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

Imports of Pasta Stuffed With Meat, Fish and Cheese

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, after six years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of pasta stuffed with meat, fish and cheese, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, meat, fish or cheese pasta imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a measured increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Togo (X tons) was the key importer of pasta stuffed with meat, fish and cheese, committing X% of total imports. Ghana (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Cabo Verde (X tons), Senegal (X tons) and Mauritania (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Togo increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mauritania (X%), Cabo Verde (X%), Senegal (X%), Ghana (X%) and Cote d'Ivoire (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Togo (X p.p.), Cabo Verde (X p.p.), Senegal (X p.p.), Ghana (X p.p.) and Mauritania (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Cabo Verde ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pasta stuffed with meat, fish and cheese in Western Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Togo ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Ghana, with a X% share.

In Cabo Verde, meat, fish or cheese pasta imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Togo (X% per year) and Ghana (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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