Africa: Market for Roots and Tubers, nes 2022

Market Size for Roots and Tubers, nes in Africa

In 2020, the African roots and tubers, nes market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the fourth year in a row after four years of growth. In general, consumption recorded a notable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. from 2017 to 2020, the growth of the market failed to regain the momentum.

Production of Roots and Tubers, nes in Africa

In value terms, roots and tubers, nes production reduced remarkably to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production saw a notable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. from 2017 to 2020, production growth failed to regain the momentum.

Nigeria (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of roots and tubers, nes production, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, roots and tubers, nes production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Ghana (X tons), fivefold. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In Nigeria, roots and tubers, nes production increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ghana (+X% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (+X% per year).

In 2020, the average yield of roots and tubers, nes in Africa was estimated at X tons per ha, approximately reflecting the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. from 2011 to 2020, the growth of the roots and tubers, nes 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 2020, the roots and tubers, nes harvested area in Africa declined to X ha, approximately reflecting 2019 figures. The total harvested area indicated a tangible increase from 2007 to 2020: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, roots and tubers, nes harvested area decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country in Africa

Nigeria (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of roots and tubers, nes production, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, roots and tubers, nes production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Ghana (X tons), fivefold. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In Nigeria, roots and tubers, nes production expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ghana (+X% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (+X% per year).

Exports of Roots and Tubers, nes

Exports in Africa

In 2020, approx. X tons of roots and tubers, nes were exported in Africa; with an increase of X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The volume of export peaked in 2020 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, roots and tubers, nes exports expanded slightly to $X in 2020. Overall, exports posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of export peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Ghana prevails in roots and tubers, nes exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2020. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Niger (X tons), Madagascar (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Togo (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from Ghana increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020. At the same time, Madagascar (+X%), Togo (+X%), Nigeria (+X%) and Egypt (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Madagascar emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2020. Niger experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Ghana (+X p.p.), Madagascar (+X p.p.), Nigeria (+X p.p.) and Egypt (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Niger saw its share reduced by -X% from 2007 to 2020, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Ghana ($X) remains the largest roots and tubers, nes supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Niger ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Ghana stood at +X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Niger (+X% per year) and Egypt (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The roots and tubers, nes export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2020, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Niger ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Roots and Tubers, nes

Imports in Africa

For the tenth year in a row, Africa recorded growth in purchases abroad of roots and tubers, nes, which increased by X% to X tons in 2020. Overall, imports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. The volume of import peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, roots and tubers, nes imports rose to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. The level of import peaked in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Djibouti dominates roots and tubers, nes imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2020. The following importers - Somalia (X tons) and Mali (X tons) - each amounted to a X% share of total imports.

Djibouti was also the fastest-growing in terms of the roots and tubers, nes imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2020. At the same time, Somalia (+X%) and Mali (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Djibouti (+X p.p.) and Somalia (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Mali saw its share reduced by -X% from 2007 to 2020, respectively.

In value terms, Djibouti ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported roots and tubers, nes in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Somalia ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Djibouti amounted to +X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Somalia (+X% per year) and Mali (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the roots and tubers, nes import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Somalia ($X per ton), while Mali ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Djibouti, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

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