Africa: Citrus Fruit Market 2025

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Africa

The African citrus fruit market expanded to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Production in Africa

In value terms, citrus fruit production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Egypt (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and South Africa (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Morocco, Algeria, Sudan, Tunisia, Ghana, Tanzania, Mali, Angola and Guinea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

The average citrus fruit yield totaled X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at 2021. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The citrus fruit harvested area declined slightly to X ha in 2022, remaining stable against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to citrus fruit production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of citrus fruits were exported in Africa; remaining stable against 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports shrank to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) represented the major exporter of citrus fruits, creating X% of total exports. Egypt (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Morocco (X%). Zimbabwe (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to citrus fruit exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Zimbabwe (X%) and Morocco (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zimbabwe emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Egypt experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of South Africa increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

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

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by 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 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank 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 ($X per ton), while Zimbabwe ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of citrus fruits were imported in Africa; shrinking by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports declined to $X in 2022. The total import 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), followed by South Africa (X tons), Mauritius (X tons), Zambia (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons), Rwanda (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) represented the main importers of citrus fruits, together committing X% of total imports. The following importers - Senegal (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Mali (X tons) and Djibouti (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest citrus fruit importing markets in Africa were Mauritius ($X), Cote d'Ivoire ($X) and Nigeria ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Nigeria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

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