Africa: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in Africa

In 2022, the African root and tuber market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Root And Tuber Production in Africa

In value terms, root and tuber production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Nigeria (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Ghana (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production. Malawi, Tanzania, Angola, Egypt, Cote d'Ivoire, Mozambique, Cameroon, Algeria, Benin and Uganda lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average yield of roots and tubers in Africa stood at X tons per ha, increasing by X% against 2021 figures. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the 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 harvested area of roots and tubers in Africa contracted slightly to X ha, declining by X% against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to root and tuber production attained the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of roots and tubers, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, root and tuber exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) was the main exporter of roots and tubers, generating X% of total exports. South Africa (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Ethiopia (X%) and Ghana (X%). Morocco (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from Egypt increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kenya (X%), Morocco (X%), Ghana (X%), Ethiopia (X%) and South Africa (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kenya emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Egypt and Kenya increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest root and tuber supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ethiopia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Ghana, with a X% share.

In Egypt, root and tuber exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ethiopia (X% per year) and Ghana (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

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

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

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of roots and tubers imported in Africa expanded markedly to X tons, picking up by X% compared with the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, root and tuber imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons), distantly followed by Algeria (X tons), Mali (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Rwanda (X tons), Mauritania (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) represented the major importers of roots and tubers, together making up X% of total imports. The following importers - Uganda (X tons), Somalia (X tons), Libya (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest root and tuber importing markets in Africa were Egypt ($X), Algeria ($X) and Morocco ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Mali, Tunisia, Mauritania, Senegal, Rwanda, Cote d'Ivoire, Libya, Namibia, Somalia and Uganda lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Uganda, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Tunisia ($X per ton), while Uganda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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