Africa: Cabbage Market 2024

Cabbage Market Size in Africa

The African cabbage market reached $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Cabbage Production in Africa

In value terms, cabbage production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 98%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Kenya (X tons), Niger (X tons) and Egypt (X tons), with a combined 51% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Niger (with a CAGR of +14.8%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average cabbage yield shrank slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by -2% against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 12%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of cabbage and other brassicas were harvested in Africa; stabilizing at 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cabbage production attained the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Cabbage Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, cabbage exports in Africa skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 35% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 40%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, cabbage exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Morocco represented the main exporter of cabbage and other brassicas in Africa, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near 63% of total exports in 2022. South Africa (X tons) held a 16% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Mali (7%), Kenya (5.6%) and Ethiopia (4.6%). Egypt (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to cabbage exports from Morocco stood at +24.8%. At the same time, Mali (+67.8%), Kenya (+22.7%) and Ethiopia (+7.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mali emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +67.8% from 2012-2022. Egypt and South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Morocco (+38 p.p.), Mali (+6.8 p.p.) and Kenya (+3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Ethiopia (-3.6 p.p.), Egypt (-5.8 p.p.) and South Africa (-36 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) remains the largest cabbage supplier in Africa, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kenya ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by South Africa, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Morocco totaled +15.4%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kenya (+31.9% per year) and South Africa (-4.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -9.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by 22% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (+7.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Cabbage Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of cabbage and other brassicas imported in Africa reached X tons, surging by 1.8% on 2021 figures. In general, imports showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 66%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports dropped to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -7.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 39%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Mauritania was the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded 62% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Lesotho (X tons), comprising a 19% share of total imports. The following importers - Djibouti (X tons), Swaziland (X tons) and Cabo Verde (X tons) - together made up 7.7% of total imports.

Mauritania was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cabbage and other brassicas imports, with a CAGR of +24.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Lesotho (+13.1%), Cabo Verde (+10.0%) and Swaziland (+2.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Djibouti experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Mauritania and Lesotho increased by +42 and +2.9 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mauritania ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cabbage and other brassicas in Africa, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Lesotho ($X), with a 9.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Cabo Verde, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Mauritania totaled +26.8%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lesotho (+1.1% per year) and Cabo Verde (+14.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -2.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Cabo Verde ($X per ton), while Lesotho ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Djibouti (+6.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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