Africa: Carrot And Turnip Market 2024

Carrot And Turnip Market Size in Africa

The African carrot and turnip market reached $X in 2022, rising by 1.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Carrot And Turnip Production in Africa

In value terms, carrot and turnip production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -4.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 39%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Algeria (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Kenya (X tons), with a combined 50% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kenya (with a CAGR of +8.1%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average yield of carrots and turnips in Africa reached X tons per ha, with an increase of 2% compared with the previous year. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 6.5%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, 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 carrot and turnip harvested area declined to X ha in 2022, waning by -2.5% compared with the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 10%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to carrot and turnip production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Carrot And Turnip Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of carrots and turnips were exported in Africa; growing by 2.4% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 55%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, carrot and turnip exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Morocco (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons) were the key exporters of carrots and turnips in Africa, together accounting for approx. 69% of total exports. South Africa (X tons) held a 13% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Kenya (8.9%) and Egypt (7.8%).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +46.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest carrot and turnip supplying countries in Africa were Morocco ($X), South Africa ($X) and Ethiopia ($X), together accounting for 71% of total exports. Egypt and Kenya lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

Egypt, with a CAGR of +48.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Ethiopia ($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 (+7.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Carrot And Turnip Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of carrots and turnips decreased by -7.5% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 61% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, carrot and turnip imports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the four major importers of carrots and turnips, namely Somalia, Senegal, Mauritania and Uganda, represented more than two-thirds of total import. It was distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), constituting an 8.1% share of total imports. The following importers - Swaziland (X tons) and Ghana (X tons) - each reached a 5.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ghana (with a CAGR of +38.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest carrot and turnip importing markets in Africa were Senegal ($X), Mauritania ($X) and Somalia ($X), together comprising 56% of total imports. Cote d'Ivoire, Uganda, Ghana and Swaziland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

Among the main importing countries, Ghana, with a CAGR of +33.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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 3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 4.9% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Uganda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uganda (+6.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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