Africa: Frozen Vegetable Market 2024

Frozen Vegetable Market Size in Africa

The African frozen vegetable market expanded significantly to $X in 2022, rising 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 consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Frozen Vegetable Production in Africa

In value terms, frozen vegetable production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Vegetable Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, frozen vegetable exports in Africa soared to X tons, with an increase of X% against the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated a prominent 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, exports increased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen vegetable exports surged 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. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2014 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Egypt dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Tanzania (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an X% share, followed by South Africa (X%). Kenya (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Egypt increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tanzania (X%), Kenya (X%) and Ethiopia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Tanzania, Kenya, Egypt and Ethiopia increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per ton), while Ethiopia ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Frozen Vegetable Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, imports of frozen vegetables in Africa dropped slightly to X tons, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated resilient growth 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 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen vegetable imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a resilient 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Algeria (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Libya (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Morocco (X%) and Nigeria (X%). Senegal (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Mauritius (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Uganda (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Uganda (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest frozen vegetable importing markets in Africa were Algeria ($X), South Africa ($X) and Morocco ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Libya, Nigeria, Mauritius, Botswana, Egypt, Namibia, Senegal, Ghana, Uganda and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Uganda, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Mauritius ($X per ton), while Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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