ECOWAS: Garlic Market 2024

Garlic Market Size in ECOWAS

The ECOWAS garlic market soared to $X in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a significant expansion. The level of consumption peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Garlic Production in ECOWAS

In value terms, garlic production surged to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Mali (X tons), Niger (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

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

In 2023, the average yield of garlic in ECOWAS reduced to X tons per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2022. The yield indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2023: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, garlic yield increased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The garlic harvested area dropped modestly to X ha in 2023, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2022 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Garlic Exports

Exports in ECOWAS

In 2023, shipments abroad of garlic increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, garlic exports surged to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Niger (X tons) and Togo (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2023. Nigeria (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X%). Benin (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest garlic supplying countries in ECOWAS were Nigeria ($X), Cote d'Ivoire ($X) and Niger ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Togo and Benin lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Benin, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in ECOWAS amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure 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 Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Togo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Garlic Imports

Imports in ECOWAS

For the fourth year in a row, ECOWAS recorded growth in purchases abroad of garlic, which increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, imports showed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, garlic imports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Senegal (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) represented the main importers of garlic in 2023, finishing at near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Ghana (X%) and Mali (X%). Burkina Faso (X tons) and Guinea (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest garlic importing markets in ECOWAS were Senegal ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Nigeria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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 ECOWAS amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform