Citrus fruit market in Ghana

Earlier Report Observations

Ghana's citrus fruit market volume demonstrated a gradual upward trend from 2018 to 2023, expanding from 1.48 million tonnes to 1.52 million tonnes. The market saw its most notable annual increase in 2020, when volume rose by 28 thousand tonnes to reach 1.52 million tonnes.

Following the 2020 peak, market volume experienced a modest contraction of 19 thousand tonnes in 2021. Growth resumed in the subsequent two years, with volumes climbing to 1.51 million tonnes in 2022 and 1.52 million tonnes in 2023, signaling a return to a stable expansion path.

Over the entire six-year period, the market added a net 41 thousand tonnes in volume, reflecting steady, incremental growth with only minor annual fluctuations.

Production citrus fruit in Ghana

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Ghana consistently ranked 25th globally in citrus fruit production volume.

Top producers of citrus fruit, 2017-2020

World map of production of citrus fruit, 2017-2020

Ghana's citrus fruit production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 1 529.8 K t of citrus fruit, marking a slight rise of 1.9% compared to the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1 483.8 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 1.2%.

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

Exports citrus fruit from Ghana

Exports in kind, t

Ghana's citrus fruit exports grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 10 524 t of citrus fruit, reflecting a moderate increase of 3.9% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports surged by 86.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Côte d'Ivoire dominated Ghana's citrus fruit export structure in volume terms, accounting for 77.0% of total flows, while other destinations remained relatively minor.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values showed significant fluctuations during this period. The lowest point occurred in 2019 at 355 K $ US, while the peak was reached in 2020 at 1 925 K $ US, representing a 5.4-fold increase. In 2020, the value of citrus fruit exports from Ghana rose sharply by 441.6% compared to the previous year, with the largest decline of 48.2% recorded in 2019.

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

In value terms, Côte d'Ivoire and Germany led Ghana's export markets from 2017 to 2020, together comprising 93.2% of total flows, with other partners playing a supplementary role.

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

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

Imports citrus fruit to Ghana

Imports in kind, t

Ghana's citrus fruit import volume increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported 1 000 t of citrus fruit, which is 80.6% higher than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 142.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa (36.4% of imports in volume), Egypt (13.8%), and Spain (11.1%) together accounted for 61.2% of Ghana's total citrus fruit imports, forming the main sources.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values exhibited irregular changes, indicating a volatile market. The lowest value was recorded in 2017, while the highest stood at 851 K $ US in 2020, reflecting a 2.6-fold gap. In 2020, Ghana's citrus fruit import value reached 851 K $ US, showing a substantial increase of 152.6% compared to the prior year, with the largest decline of 24.1% occurring in 2019.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, South Africa (33.9% of imports in value), Spain (13.9%), and Israel (13.6%) formed the core group of markets for Ghana's citrus fruit imports in value terms, together representing 61.4% of total flows.

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

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