Africa: Frozen Fruit Market 2022

Frozen Fruit Market Size in Africa

After two years of growth, the African frozen fruit market decreased by -X% to $X in 2021. The total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Frozen Fruit Production in Africa

In value terms, frozen fruit production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Frozen Fruit Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of frozen fruits, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, frozen fruit exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) dominates exports structure, together making up X% of total exports. South Africa (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Egypt (with a CAGR of +X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest frozen fruit supplying countries in Africa were Egypt ($X), Morocco ($X) and South Africa ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Egypt, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Frozen Fruit Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, purchases abroad of frozen fruits decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen fruit imports fell to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa was the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which resulted at X% of total imports. Algeria (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Libya (X%), Morocco (X%), Egypt (X%) and Sudan (X%). Tunisia (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Sudan (+X%), Morocco (+X%), Tunisia (+X%) and Algeria (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Sudan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012-2021. Libya experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Egypt (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Sudan, South Africa and Morocco increased by +X, +X and +X percentage points, respectively. Egypt (-X p.p.) saw their shares reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported frozen fruits in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Algeria ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to +X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Algeria (-X% per year) and Egypt (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Libya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sudan (+X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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