Africa: Market for Frozen Vegetables other than Potato and Corn 2025

Market Size for Frozen Vegetables other than Potato and Corn in Africa

The African market for frozen vegetables other than potato and corn amounted to $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Frozen Vegetables other than Potato and Corn in Africa

In value terms, production of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 15%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Frozen Vegetables other than Potato and Corn

Exports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn exported in Africa skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 38% compared with 2021 figures. Total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% 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 +65.0% against 2018 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% 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 +88.8% against 2014 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Egypt prevails in corn structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 79% of total exports in 2022. Tanzania (X tons) held an 8.1% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Kenya (5.7%). The following exporters - South Africa (X tons) and Cameroon (X tons) - each amounted to a 3.7% share of total exports.

Exports from Egypt increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tanzania (+45.0%), Kenya (+32.9%) and Cameroon (+17.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +45.0% from 2012-2022. By contrast, South Africa (-9.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Tanzania (+7.7 p.p.) and Kenya (+5.1 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by -8.1% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest frozen vegetables other than potato and corn supplier in Africa, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kenya ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Egypt totaled +6.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kenya (+38.2% per year) and Tanzania (+27.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -4.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 20%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Kenya ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($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 (+3.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Frozen Vegetables other than Potato and Corn

Imports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn were imported in Africa; remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% 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 -11.5% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 52%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn totaled $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% 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 -1.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 49% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Algeria represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at 41% of total imports. South Africa (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Uganda (X tons) and Libya (X tons). All these countries together took near 21% share of total imports. Egypt (X tons), Angola (X tons), Rwanda (X tons), Djibouti (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Mauritius (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to frozen vegetables other than potato and corn imports into Algeria stood at +8.3%. At the same time, Rwanda (+51.0%), Uganda (+33.3%), Libya (+18.1%), Nigeria (+16.0%), Djibouti (+15.6%), Mauritius (+9.9%), Egypt (+2.4%) and Angola (+1.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Rwanda emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +51.0% from 2012-2022. By contrast, South Africa (-1.5%) and Namibia (-6.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Algeria (+8.2 p.p.), Uganda (+4.7 p.p.), Libya (+3.1 p.p.) and Rwanda (+2.4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Egypt (-1.6 p.p.), Namibia (-4.4 p.p.) and South Africa (-12.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Algeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported frozen vegetables other than potato and corn in Africa, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Libya, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Algeria amounted to +9.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (-1.6% per year) and Libya (+18.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 6.2%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Djibouti (+3.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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