Western Africa: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in Western Africa

The West African leek market totaled $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Leek Production in Western Africa

In value terms, leek production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Niger (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of leek production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, leek production in Niger exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Senegal (X tons), more than tenfold. Burkina Faso (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Niger stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Senegal (X% per year) and Burkina Faso (X% per year).

The average leek yield totaled X tons per ha in 2023, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023. 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 leeks and other alliaceous vegetables production in Western Africa stood at X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to leek production reached the maximum at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Leek Exports

Exports in Western Africa

Leek exports declined rapidly to X tons in 2023, which is down by X% on 2022 figures. Overall, exports, however, recorded a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leek exports shrank notably to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Senegal dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. The following exporters - Nigeria (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total exports.

Senegal was also the fastest-growing in terms of the leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Cote d'Ivoire (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Nigeria (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Senegal (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.) and Nigeria (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Senegal amounted to X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Nigeria (X% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Senegal ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire ($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 mixed trends in the export price figures.

Leek Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2023, the amount of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables imported in Western Africa declined to X tons, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leek imports reduced slightly to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Benin (X tons), distantly followed by Cabo Verde (X tons), Mauritania (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Mali (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Ghana (X tons) represented the largest importers of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, together achieving X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Cabo Verde ($X), Mali ($X) and Nigeria ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Nigeria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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 Mali ($X per ton), while Benin ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform