Western Africa: Garlic Market 2024

Garlic Market Size in Western Africa

In 2023, the West African garlic market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption, however, saw a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Garlic Production in Western Africa

In value terms, garlic production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Mali (X tons), Niger (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production.

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

The average garlic yield expanded sharply to X tons per ha in 2023, with an increase of X% against 2022. The yield indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2023: its figure 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, garlic yield decreased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the garlic yield remained 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 garlic harvested area in Western Africa contracted to X ha, reducing by X% on 2022. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to garlic production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Garlic Exports

Exports in Western Africa

Garlic exports declined sharply to X tons in 2023, shrinking by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports faced a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, garlic exports declined remarkably to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Niger was the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Togo (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons), together creating a X% share of total exports. Senegal (X tons) and Mauritania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Niger increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Mauritania (X%) and Togo (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Senegal (X%) and Nigeria (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Niger (X p.p.), Togo (X p.p.) and Mauritania (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.), Senegal (X p.p.) and Nigeria (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest garlic supplying countries in Western Africa were Cote d'Ivoire ($X), Niger ($X) and Senegal ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Mauritania, Nigeria and Togo lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Mauritania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Senegal ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, 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.

Garlic Imports

Imports in Western Africa

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of garlic decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2022, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, garlic imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2022, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Senegal (X tons) represented the major importer of garlic, committing X% of total imports. Nigeria (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Ghana (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons) and Mali (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Guinea (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into Senegal increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Nigeria (X%), Guinea (X%), Burkina Faso (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Ghana (X%) and Mali (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nigeria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. While the share of Nigeria (X p.p.), Guinea (X p.p.), Burkina Faso (X p.p.) and Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Mali (X p.p.) and Senegal (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest garlic importing markets in Western Africa were Nigeria ($X), Senegal ($X) and Ghana ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Nigeria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform