Alliaceous vegetables market in Western Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for alliaceous vegetables in Western Africa increased from approximately 5.3 million tons in 2018 to 6.8 million tons in 2023. This growth was punctuated by a notable surge of over 9% in 2020, followed by a minor contraction of less than 1% the following year.

After the slight dip in 2021, the market resumed its expansion with strong growth rates of 7% in 2022 and 10% in 2023. Over the six-year period, domestic production also showed a steady upward trend, rising by more than 30% to reach 6.3 million tons.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Western Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

Alliaceous vegetable production in Western Africa has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 5 168 K t of alliaceous vegetables, marking a 4.9% rise from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 13.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 4.4%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following a two-year upward trend, alliaceous vegetable production in Western Africa experienced a decline. In 2020, the output was valued at 2 652 M $ US, reflecting a moderate decrease of 3.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 35.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 758 M $ US, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 32.7% rise.

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

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Western Africa

Exports in kind, K t

Alliaceous vegetable exports from Western Africa have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 125.6 K t, showing a strong gain of 12.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 30%, equating to an annualized decline of 11.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 99.7 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 44.4%. In contrast, the largest increase was observed in 2019 with a 12.5% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom (accounting for 2.7% of exports in kind), Spain (1.0%), and the United Arab Emirates (0.9%) together represented 4.6% of total exports in kind, serving as the main destinations for alliaceous vegetables from Western Africa.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Western Africa's alliaceous vegetable export value has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the export volume totaled 64.4 M $ US, representing a 2.7% uptick compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 16.5%, equating to an annualized decline of 5.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 53.4 M $ US, which also experienced the largest decline of 30.8%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 17.5% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Western Africa in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom (10.2% of exports in value terms), the Netherlands (1.4%), and the United Arab Emirates (1.0%) played leading roles in the export value of alliaceous vegetables from Western Africa, jointly accounting for 12.6% of total flows.

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

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

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Western Africa

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year decline, Western Africa's alliaceous vegetable import volume increased. In 2020, imports were recorded at 767.4 K t, showing a sharp rise of 53.2% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 30.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 9.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 500.8 K t, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with an 11.5% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for imports in kind of alliaceous vegetables to Western Africa were the Netherlands (62.3% of imports in kind), China (5.8%), and Morocco (2.3%), which together accounted for 70.4% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, alliaceous vegetable imports to Western Africa amounted to 249.5 M $ US, representing a 57.0% increase year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 54.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 158.9 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 5.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Western Africa in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (63.9% of imports in value terms), China (11.7%), and Morocco (1.9%) remained the main markets for imports in value terms of alliaceous vegetables to Western Africa, jointly taking 77.5% of total flows.

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

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