Africa: Plantain Market 2025

Plantain Market Size in Africa

The African plantain market dropped to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Plantain Production in Africa

In value terms, plantain production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Uganda (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Cameroon (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production.

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

The average plantain yield reduced modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately equating the year before. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the plantain yield remained at a 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 plantains production in Africa was estimated at X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 2019 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to plantain production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Plantain Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, exports of plantains in Africa dropped rapidly to X tons, which is down by X% against 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, plantain exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons), together recording X% of total export. Uganda (X tons) took an X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Mozambique (X%). Swaziland (X tons) and Burundi (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest plantain supplying countries in Africa were South Africa ($X), Uganda ($X) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Uganda, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uganda ($X per ton), while Burundi ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Plantain Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of plantains increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plantain imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Senegal represented the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. Burkina Faso (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by South Africa (X%), Mauritania (X%), Malawi (X%) and Niger (X%). South Sudan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to plantain imports into Senegal stood at X%. At the same time, Mauritania (X%), South Africa (X%), Malawi (X%), Niger (X%) and Burkina Faso (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, South Sudan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Senegal (X p.p.), Burkina Faso (X p.p.), South Africa (X p.p.), Mauritania (X p.p.), Malawi (X p.p.) and Niger (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Senegal ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported plantains in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mauritania, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Senegal amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Mauritania (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritania (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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