Alliaceous vegetables market in Niger

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh alliaceous vegetables in Niger experienced strong and continuous growth from 2018 to 2023. The total market volume expanded from 1 123 thousand tonnes to 2 002 thousand tonnes, an increase of over 78%. This growth was directly supported by a significant rise in domestic production, which increased from 1 190 thousand tonnes to 2 110 thousand tonnes during the same period.

The growth trajectory was steady, with a notable acceleration in the final two years. While imports remained a minor component of supply, exports varied year-to-year, indicating the country's role as a net producer within the regional context. The consistent expansion in both production and consumption points to a strengthening domestic agricultural sector for these crops.

Recent developments in the broader horticultural sector have shaped the market environment. Local initiatives, particularly in mining areas, have focused on improving vegetable production through organic fertilization techniques. Furthermore, the growth of local agro-processing, notably led by women's groups with products like garlic obtaining annual sanitary certification, is adding value to the sector. Price fluctuations for produce continue to be influenced by local supply, demand, and variable climatic conditions.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Niger

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

On a global scale, Niger ranked as the 21st largest producer of alliaceous vegetables from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

Alliaceous vegetable production in Niger grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 1 327 thousand tons, showing minimal change from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 13.7%, representing a compound annual growth rate of 4.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Niger in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output of alliaceous vegetables in Niger was valued at 839.8 million US dollars, marking a 16.6% increase year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value rose by 33.8%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 10.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 6.4%, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2018 at 22.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Niger in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Niger

Exports in kind, K t

Niger exported 81.6 thousand tons of alliaceous vegetables in 2020, representing a substantial contraction of 14.7% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 36.5%, with a compound annual decline rate of 14.0%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 68.4 thousand tons, which also saw the largest decline of 46.8%. In contrast, the most significant increase occurred in 2019 at 40.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Niger in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Ghana, Burkina Faso, and Benin were the principal destinations for Niger's alliaceous vegetable exports in volume terms. Ghana accounted for 60.1% of exports, Burkina Faso for 19.7%, and Benin for 9.0%, collectively representing 88.7% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Niger in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, alliaceous vegetable deliveries from Niger amounted to 51 655 thousand US dollars, showing a slight contraction of 0.7% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 25.3%, with a compound annual decline rate of 9.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 44 256 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 36.0%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019 at 17.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Niger in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017-2020, Ghana and Burkina Faso remained the primary buyers of alliaceous vegetables from Niger in value terms, jointly accounting for 80.8% of total exports, with other countries making up the remainder.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Niger in value, 2017-2020

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Niger

Imports in kind, K t

There were noticeable fluctuations in import volumes during the period. Imports peaked in 2019 at 2.5 thousand tons and reached their lowest point in 2017, with a 4.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports were recorded at 1.7 thousand tons, down by 31.3% compared to 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 112.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Niger in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the structure of imports in volume terms was dominated by Nigeria, which absorbed 88.2% of total flows, alongside a number of minor trading partners.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Niger in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Foreign alliaceous vegetable supplies to Niger increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 182 thousand US dollars, up by 65.0% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value surged by 196.6%, representing a compound annual growth rate of 43.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Niger in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017-2020, Nigeria played the leading role in imports in value terms, accounting for 70.1% of total flows, while other markets together made up the rest.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Niger in value, 2017-2020