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Recap of 2022 publications by COLEAD Market Insights Department: 9 new studies and market profiles and what to expect in 2023

The COLEACP Market Insights department translates qualitative and quantitative data into a deep understanding of markets, concrete initiatives for our partner beneficiaries that facilitate their B2B match making and decision-making processes driving their sustainable development. In 2022, 9 new reports were developed.

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Market Study of Fruit and Vegetables from ACP-Caribbean countries

Shows the production, imports and exports of horticultural products in the ACP-Caribbean countries.

Logistics in the ACP-Caribbean countries

Maps logistics options for horticultural exports from the ACP-Caribbean countries to the EU.

Cocoa from Ecuador

Assesses the Ecuadorian cocoa value chain at the local, regional and international levels by analysing production, imports, exports and trade obstacles.

Coffee from Ecuador

Assesses the Ecuadorian coffee value chain at the local, regional and international levels.

Market Study of Fruit and Vegetables from ACP-Pacific countries

Shows the production, imports and exports of horticultural products in the ACP-Pacific countries, as well as market opportunities for selected high-value horticultural products.

Fisheries from Tanzania

States the Tanzanian fisheries industry on the local, regional and international levels

Sweet potato products from Ghana

Analyses market opportunities for sweet potato flour and starch, puree and gari on the Ghanaian, West African and European markets.

Root and tuber flour from West Africa

Analyses market opportunities for cassava flour, sweet potato flour and yam flour from West Africa, on the regional and European markets.

Fruit and vegetables out of mango season from Mali

Identifies opportunities for diversification outside of mango season, focusing on chilli, green beans and sweet potato.

In parallel, the Market Insight department regularly updates online dashboards related to international trade of agrifood produce. You can consult them here.

COMING UP IN 2023

New studies from Market Insights in 2023, researched and published through the Fit For Market Plus programme, will include:

  • Market study on organic agriculture (with a focus on the fruit and vegetable value chain)
  • A new type of output, covering processed and by-products of one value chain, analysing both market and technical aspects, to assess the viability of a processing activity:
    • Mango products (Q1)
    • Avocado products (Q2)
    • Pineapple products (Q4)
  • Sub-Saharan Africa market study: updated and restructured (Q3-Q4)
  • Market profile on papaya from Ghana
  • Market profiles on cowpeas and groundnuts from Niger through our partnership with VCA4D
  • And more!

This activity is supported by the Fit For Market SPS and Fit For Market Plus programmes, implemented by COLEAD within the Framework of Development Cooperation between the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) and the European Union.