Africa: Potato Starch Market 2020

Potato Starch Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the potato starch market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, lowering by -X% against the previous year. The total market indicated a measured expansion from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the potato starch consumption decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009, when it surged by X% year-to-year. The level of potato starch consumption peaked of $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Potato Starch Production in Africa

In 2017, potato starch production in Africa amounted to X tons, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, when the output figure increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the potato starch production attained its maximum volume in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Potato Starch Exports in Africa

The exports stood at X tons in 2017, growing by X% against the previous year. The potato starch exports continue to indicate a skyrocketing increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the potato starch exports reached their peak volume, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, potato starch exports totaled $X in 2017. The potato starch exports continue to indicate an outstanding expansion. The level of exports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Potato Starch Exports by Country in Africa

Egypt (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports of potatoes prepared or preserved in the form of flour, meal or flakes in 2017.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by South Africa (+X% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) and Egypt ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, with a combined X% share of total exports.

South Africa (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main exporting countries over the last decade.

Potato Starch Export Prices by Country in Africa

The potato starch export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2017, dropping by -X% against the previous year. The potato starch export price continues to indicate a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of export price peaked of $X per ton in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Egypt (-X% per year).

Potato Starch Imports in Africa

The imports amounted to X tons in 2017, lowering by -X% against the previous year. The total imports indicated a prominent growth from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the potato starch imports decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the potato starch imports attained its maximum volume of X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, potato starch imports stood at $X in 2017. The total imports indicated a strong growth from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the potato starch imports decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The level of imports peaked of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Potato Starch Imports by Country in Africa

In 2017, Nigeria (X tons), distantly followed by Sudan (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Botswana (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) were the largest importers of potatoes prepared or preserved in the form of flour, meal or flakes, together comprising X% of total imports. Angola (X tons), Libya (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Zambia (X tons), Morocco (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to potato starch imports into Nigeria stood at +X%. At the same time, Sudan (+X%), Algeria (+X%), Tunisia (+X%), Zambia (+X%), Namibia (+X%), Botswana (+X%) and South Africa (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Sudan emerged as the fastest growing importer in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. Morocco experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Angola (-X%), Zimbabwe (-X%) and Libya (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Libya increased by X% percentage points, while Zambia (-X%), Botswana (-X%), Namibia (-X%), Tunisia (-X%), Algeria (-X%), Nigeria (-X%) and Sudan (-X%) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported potatoes prepared or preserved in the form of flour, meal or flakes in Africa, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Botswana ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Namibia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value in Nigeria amounted to +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Botswana (+X% per year) and Namibia (+X% per year).

Potato Starch Import Prices by Country in Africa

In 2017, the potato starch import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. The potato starch import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for potatoes prepared or preserved in the form of flour, meal or flakes reached its peak figure level of $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Zambia ($X per ton), while Sudan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Algeria (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform