Africa: Milk Market 2024

Milk Market Size in Africa

The African milk market was estimated at $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Milk Production in Africa

In value terms, milk production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a modest increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Kenya (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons), together comprising X% of total production. Sudan, Tanzania, South Africa, South Sudan, Morocco, Algeria, Mozambique, Somalia and Niger lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

Milk Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of milk were exported in Africa; waning by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, milk exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a dramatic decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) and Uganda (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Zambia (X tons) and Rwanda (X tons) - each amounted to a X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest milk supplying countries in Africa were South Africa ($X), Uganda ($X) and Egypt ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Rwanda and Zambia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Rwanda, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 South Africa ($X per ton), while Zambia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Milk Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of milk decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Total imports indicated a buoyant 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, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, milk imports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a tangible 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, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Libya (X tons), distantly followed by Kenya (X tons), Mauritania (X tons) and Botswana (X tons) were the main importers of milk, together generating X% of total imports. Lesotho (X tons), Angola (X tons), Swaziland (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Cabo Verde (X tons), Senegal (X tons) and Gabon (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Libya ($X), Kenya ($X) and Mauritania ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Kenya, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Namibia ($X per ton), while Mauritania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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