Africa: Butter And Ghee Market 2025

Butter And Ghee Market Size in Africa

The African butter and ghee market stood at $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a noticeable setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Butter And Ghee Production in Africa

In value terms, butter and ghee production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Butter And Ghee Exports

Exports in Africa

Butter and ghee exports expanded notably to X tons in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, butter and ghee exports reached $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons), distantly followed by Uganda (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) represented the major exporters of butter and ghee, together making up X% of total exports. Kenya (X tons), Angola (X tons) and Ghana (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Angola (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest butter and ghee supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uganda ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uganda (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Ghana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Angola (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Butter And Ghee Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of butter and ghee were imported in Africa; picking up by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, butter and ghee imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) were the main importers of butter and ghee in 2022, accounting for near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Burkina Faso (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Algeria (X%) and Libya (X%). South Africa (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Mauritania (X tons), Mauritius (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Angola (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Burkina Faso (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), Morocco ($X) and Libya ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports. Algeria, South Africa, Mauritius, Ghana, Nigeria, Cote d'Ivoire, Angola, Burkina Faso and Mauritania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Cote d'Ivoire, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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