Africa: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Africa

In 2022, the African fruit market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by X%. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Fruit Production in Africa

In value terms, fruit production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production faced a sharp contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X.3B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Egypt (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Uganda (X tons), together comprising X% of total production. South Africa, Algeria, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cameroon, Ghana, Morocco, Tanzania, Angola, Kenya and Malawi lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Malawi (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average fruit yield shrank modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the fruit yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of fruits production in Africa fell to X ha, leveling off at the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Fruit Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, exports of fruits in Africa shrank to X tons, declining by X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit exports reduced to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a moderate 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, exports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the main exporter of fruits in Africa, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Egypt (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Morocco (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%) and Cameroon (X%). The following exporters - Tunisia (X tons), Ghana (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Algeria (X%), Morocco (X%), Ghana (X%) and Tunisia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Algeria emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Egypt experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Cote d'Ivoire (X%) and Cameroon (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (X p.p.), Morocco (X p.p.) and Algeria (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Egypt, Cote d'Ivoire and Cameroon saw its share reduced by 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, South Africa ($X) remains the largest fruit supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Morocco, with a X% share.

In South Africa, fruit exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and Morocco (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 last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

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 Tunisia ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Fruit Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of fruits imported in Africa shrank to X tons, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated a temperate increase 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 increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, fruit imports declined to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated tangible growth 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 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Libya (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Niger (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. The following importers - Tunisia (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Zambia (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) - each resulted at a X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest fruit importing markets in Africa were Egypt ($X), Morocco ($X) and Libya ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. South Africa, Nigeria, Algeria, Senegal, Tunisia, Botswana, Kenya, Cote d'Ivoire, Zambia and Niger lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Tunisia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Niger ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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