Africa: Market for Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish 2025

Market Size for Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish in Africa

In 2022, the African market for frozen, dried and smoked fish decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish in Africa

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a perceptible expansion 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. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish

Exports in Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of frozen, dried and smoked fish were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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 volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish exports stood at $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mauritania (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Seychelles (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports. Guinea-Bissau (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Seychelles (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest frozen, dried and smoked fish supplying countries in Africa were Namibia ($X), Morocco ($X) and Mauritania ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Senegal, Seychelles, South Africa and Guinea-Bissau lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Guinea-Bissau, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Namibia ($X per ton), while Mauritania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish

Imports in Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of frozen, dried and smoked fish were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish imports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), distantly followed by Nigeria (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Ghana (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Cameroon (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Burkina Faso (X tons) were the largest importers of frozen, dried and smoked fish, together committing X% of total imports. Mauritius (X tons), Benin (X tons), Zambia (X tons), Mali (X tons) and Seychelles (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Cote d'Ivoire increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Zambia (X%), Benin (X%), Mali (X%), Burkina Faso (X%), South Africa (X%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), Ghana (X%) and Seychelles (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zambia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Egypt and Cameroon experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Mauritius (X%) and Nigeria (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.), South Africa (X p.p.), Benin (X p.p.), Burkina Faso (X p.p.), Zambia (X p.p.), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.) and Mali (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Cameroon, Egypt, Mauritius and Nigeria saw its share reduced by X%, X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest frozen, dried and smoked fish importing markets in Africa were Nigeria ($X), Cote d'Ivoire ($X) and Egypt ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. South Africa, Mauritius, Ghana, Cameroon, Zambia, Seychelles, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Benin, Mali and Burkina Faso lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Mali, 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

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, the import price showed a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Mali (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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