Africa: Primary Fiber Crops Market 2024

Primary Fiber Crops Market Size in Africa

In 2022, the African primary fiber crops market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Primary Fiber Crops Production in Africa

In value terms, primary fiber crops production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated temperate 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 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Primary Fiber Crops Exports

Exports in Africa

Primary fiber crops exports declined to X tons in 2022, waning by X% on the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, primary fiber crops exports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated tangible 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Benin (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), together amounting to X% of total export. Cameroon (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Egypt (X%) and Sudan (X%). Mali (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Sudan (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Benin ($X), Burkina Faso ($X) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports. Egypt, Cameroon, Sudan and Mali lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Sudan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Egypt ($X per ton), while Sudan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Primary Fiber Crops Imports

Imports in Africa

Primary fiber crops imports skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, rising by X% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, primary fiber crops imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Egypt was the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. Lesotho (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Mauritius (X%), Algeria (X%), Morocco (X%), Tunisia (X%) and South Africa (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Lesotho (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fiber crops (primary) in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Lesotho ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mauritius, with an X% share.

In Egypt, primary fiber crops imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Lesotho (X% per year) and Mauritius (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, 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.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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