Africa: Market for Frozen Scallops, Including Queen Scallop 2025

Market Size for Frozen Scallops, Including Queen Scallop in Africa

In 2021, the African market for frozen scallops, including queen scallop decreased by -14.7% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The total consumption indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -19.7% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Frozen Scallops, Including Queen Scallop in Africa

In value terms, frozen scallops, including queen scallop production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Exports of Frozen Scallops, Including Queen Scallop

Exports in Africa

In 2021, shipments abroad of frozen scallops, including queen scallop increased by 116% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate a tangible increase. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen scallops, including queen scallop exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw tangible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 125%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Morocco (X tons), Gambia (X tons) and Senegal (X tons), together recording 90% of total export. Mauritania (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Tunisia (with a CAGR of +74.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest frozen scallops, including queen scallop supplying countries in Africa were Senegal ($X), Morocco ($X) and Gambia ($X), with a combined 80% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Mauritania, Tunisia and Tanzania, which together accounted for a further 14%.

Tunisia, with a CAGR of +61.7%, saw 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

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -16.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the export price increased by 29%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while Gambia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritania (+7.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Frozen Scallops, Including Queen Scallop

Imports in Africa

In 2021, purchases abroad of frozen scallops, including queen scallop was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen scallops, including queen scallop imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 64% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Morocco (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) represented roughly 41% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Seychelles (X tons), Mauritius (X tons), Mauritania (X tons) and Senegal (X tons), together comprising a 28% share of total imports. The following importers - Mali (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Equatorial Guinea (X tons), Madagascar (X tons) and Djibouti (X tons) - together made up 17% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Mali (with a CAGR of +79.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest frozen scallops, including queen scallop importing markets in Africa were Morocco ($X), South Africa ($X) and Seychelles ($X), with a combined 58% share of total imports. Mauritius, Egypt, Cote d'Ivoire, Namibia, Equatorial Guinea, Mali, Senegal, Mauritania, Djibouti and Madagascar lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Mali, with a CAGR of +67.5%, recorded 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

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, growing by 15% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by 46% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the 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 Egypt ($X per ton), while Mauritania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Namibia (+12.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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