Africa: Frozen Boiled Potatoes Market 2022

Frozen Boiled Potatoes Market Size in Africa

For the fourteenth year in a row, the African frozen boiled potatoes market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2020. In general, consumption saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Frozen Boiled Potatoes Production in Africa

In value terms, frozen boiled potatoes production rose sharply to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Production By Country in Africa

The countries with the highest volumes of frozen boiled potatoes production in 2020 were Ethiopia (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Egypt (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production. These countries were followed by Tanzania, South Africa, Uganda, Kenya, Madagascar, Morocco, Cote d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Niger and Mali, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Mali, while frozen boiled potatoes production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Boiled Potatoes Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2020, approx. X tons of frozen boiled potatoes were exported in Africa; reducing by -X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen boiled potatoes exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2020. In general, exports continue to indicate a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2020, South Africa (X tons) represented the major exporter of frozen boiled potatoes, achieving X% of total exports. Egypt (X tons) occupied the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons). All these countries together occupied approx. X% share of total exports. Uganda (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Algeria, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and Tanzania ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Cote d'Ivoire, Uganda and Algeria, which together accounted for a further X saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the frozen boiled potatoes export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Frozen Boiled Potatoes Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2020, supplies from abroad of frozen boiled potatoes decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen boiled potatoes imports reduced notably to $X in 2020. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Mauritania (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) were the key importers of frozen boiled potatoes in Africa, together reaching near X% of total imports. Zambia (X tons) held a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Swaziland (X%), Gambia (X%), Namibia (X%) and Botswana (X%). Tanzania (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), South Sudan (X tons), Somalia (X tons) and Lesotho (X tons) occupied a little share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by South Sudan, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest frozen boiled potatoes importing markets in Africa were Algeria ($X), Zambia ($X) and Swaziland ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Botswana, Namibia, Mauritania, Nigeria, Lesotho, Gambia, South Sudan, Senegal, Tanzania and Somalia, which together accounted for a further X Sudan saw 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

In 2020, the frozen boiled potatoes import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Botswana ($X per ton), while Mauritania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Somalia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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