Africa: Pesticide Market 2025

Pesticide Market Size in Africa

The African pesticide market was estimated at $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pesticide Production in Africa

In value terms, pesticide production stood at $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; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Pesticide Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of pesticides were exported in Africa; with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pesticide exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Nigeria (X tons) took an X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Egypt (X%). The following exporters - Kenya (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) - each amounted to a X% share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Nigeria (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%) and Kenya (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nigeria emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Egypt (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Nigeria (X p.p.) and Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest pesticide supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Kenya, with a X% share.

In South Africa, pesticide exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year) and Kenya (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat 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 Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($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.

Pesticide Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of pesticides were imported in Africa; dropping by X% on 2021. Total imports indicated a remarkable 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 decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pesticide imports totaled $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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Nigeria (X tons), distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) were the key importers of pesticides, together committing X% of total imports. Morocco (X tons), Cameroon (X tons), Uganda (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Angola (X tons), Zambia (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons) held a minor 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 Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Ghana ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. Cote d'Ivoire, Morocco, Algeria, Tanzania, Kenya, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Zambia, Uganda and Angola lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Cote d'Ivoire, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Algeria ($X per ton), while Ghana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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