Africa: Nuts Market 2025

Nuts Market Size in Africa

In 2022, the African nuts market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption posted a buoyant increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Nuts Production in Africa

In value terms, nuts production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated noticeable 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Ghana (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Burkina Faso, Tanzania, Benin, Morocco, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Mali, South Africa and Tunisia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

The average nuts yield fell to X kg per ha in 2022, declining by X% against 2021. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield stood 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, approx. X ha of nuts were harvested in Africa; approximately mirroring 2021. The harvested area 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the nuts harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Nuts Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of nuts, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. 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 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, nuts exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a noticeable 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire was the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached X% of total exports. Ghana (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Tanzania (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons), Senegal (X tons) and Guinea-Bissau (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to nuts exports from Cote d'Ivoire stood at X%. At the same time, Senegal (X%), Ghana (X%), Burkina Faso (X%) and Tanzania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Senegal emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Nigeria (X%) and Guinea-Bissau (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, Senegal and Burkina Faso increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X) remains the largest nuts supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ghana ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Tanzania, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Cote d'Ivoire amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ghana (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Guinea-Bissau ($X per ton) and Ghana ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) and Tanzania ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Nuts Imports

Imports in Africa

Nuts imports soared to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, nuts imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Morocco (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) were the largest importers of nuts in 2022, finishing at approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Algeria (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Burkina Faso (X%), South Africa (X%) and Egypt (X%). Libya (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading 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 nuts importing markets in Africa were Morocco ($X), Egypt ($X) and Algeria ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Morocco, 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, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 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 Egypt ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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