Africa: Market for Starch other than Wheat, Corn or Potato 2022

Market Size for Starch other than Wheat, Corn or Potato in Africa

The African market for starch other than wheat, corn or potato rose significantly to $X in 2021, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Starch other than Wheat, Corn or Potato in Africa

In value terms, production of starch other than wheat, corn or potato expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country in Africa

Nigeria (X tons) remains the largest starch other than wheat, corn or potato producing country in Africa, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, production of starch other than wheat, corn or potato in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Egypt (X tons), threefold. Tanzania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In Nigeria, production of starch other than wheat, corn or potato increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Egypt (+X% per year) and Tanzania (+X% per year).

Exports of Starch other than Wheat, Corn or Potato

Exports in Africa

In 2021, overseas shipments of starch other than wheat, corn or potato decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of starch other than wheat, corn or potato reduced dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Egypt (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) represented the major exporters of starch other than wheat, corn or potato in Africa, together resulting at near X% of total exports. Tanzania (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Ghana (X%) and South Africa (X%). Rwanda (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Cameroon (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of +X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest starch other than wheat, corn or potato supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Ghana, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Egypt amounted to +X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cote d'Ivoire (-X% per year) and Ghana (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The rn or potato in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for starch other than wheat, corn or potato increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Rwanda ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Rwanda (+X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Starch other than Wheat, Corn or Potato

Imports in Africa

Imports of starch other than wheat, corn or potato soared to X tons in 2021, growing by X% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, 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. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of starch other than wheat, corn or potato skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X tons) was the main importer of starch other than wheat, corn or potato, generating X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Burkina Faso (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total imports. Senegal (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Mauritius (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Burkina Faso (with a CAGR of +X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest starch other than wheat, corn or potato importing markets in Africa were South Africa ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Tanzania ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Tanzania, with a CAGR of +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 rn or potato in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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