Africa: Market for Processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) 2021

Market Size for Processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) in Africa

In 2020, the African market for processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) increased by X% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of consumption peaked in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Production of Processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) in Africa

In value terms, production of processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) amounted to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2020, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country in Africa

The countries with the highest volumes of production of processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) in 2020 were Nigeria (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons) and Egypt (X tons), together comprising X% of total production. These countries were followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa, Algeria, Mozambique, Morocco and Somalia, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Mozambique, while production of processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered)

Exports in Africa

Exports of processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) reduced sharply to X tons in 2020, waning by -X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2020, the growth of exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, exports of processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) dropped markedly to $X in 2020. In general, exports recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2020, the growth of exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2020, Egypt (X tons) represented the main exporter of processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered), comprising X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Tunisia (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and South Africa (X tons), together committing a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, average annual rates of growth with regard to processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) exports from Egypt stood at -X%. At the same time, South Africa (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Africa emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2020. By contrast, Tunisia (-X%) and Morocco (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Egypt (+X p.p.) and South Africa (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2007-2020, the share of Morocco (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Morocco ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a X% share.

In Egypt, exports of processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) decreased by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2020. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Morocco (-X% per year) and Tunisia (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the export price for processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) in Africa amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Morocco ($X per ton), while Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered)

Imports in Africa

In 2020, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered), when their volume decreased by -X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) dropped notably to $X in 2020. Total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Libya (X tons), distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons) were the main importers of processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered), together comprising X% of total imports. The following importers - Algeria (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Botswana (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Libya ($X), Egypt ($X) and Mauritius ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by South Africa, Morocco, Algeria, Botswana, Mozambique and Namibia, which together accounted for a further X 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

The import price for processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2020, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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