Western Africa: Carrot And Turnip Market 2024

Carrot And Turnip Market Size in Western Africa

The West African carrot and turnip market totaled $X in 2023, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Carrot And Turnip Production in Western Africa

In value terms, carrot and turnip production expanded modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of carrot and turnip production was Nigeria (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, carrot and turnip production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Niger (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Senegal (X tons), with an X% share.

In Nigeria, carrot and turnip production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Niger (X% per year) and Senegal (X% per year).

In 2023, the average carrot and turnip yield in Western Africa declined slightly to X tons per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2022. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2022, and then reduced in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The carrot and turnip harvested area reached X ha in 2023, standing approx. at the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Carrot And Turnip Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2023, shipments abroad of carrots and turnips decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, carrot and turnip exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mauritania dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. Mali (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Senegal (X%). Ghana (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

Mauritania was also the fastest-growing in terms of the carrots and turnips exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Mali (X%) and Senegal (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Ghana experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Mauritania increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Mauritania ($X) remains the largest carrot and turnip supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Senegal ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Mali, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Senegal ($X per ton), while Ghana ($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 a decline in the export price figures.

Carrot And Turnip Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2023, supplies from abroad of carrots and turnips decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, posted strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, carrot and turnip imports reached $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Imports by Country

Mauritania (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Ghana (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Mali (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons) and Cabo Verde (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Senegal ($X), Mauritania ($X) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together comprising X% of total imports. Ghana, Cabo Verde, Mali and Burkina Faso lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Mali, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2023, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Cabo Verde ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cabo Verde (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform