Africa: Sugar Cane Market 2025

Sugar Cane Market Size in Africa

The African sugar cane market declined slightly to $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the market value increased by X%. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sugar Cane Production in Africa

In value terms, sugar cane production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were South Africa (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Kenya (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production. Swaziland, Uganda, Sudan, Zambia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique and Mauritius lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In 2022, the average yield of sugar cane in Africa stood at X tons per ha, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the sugar cane yield remained at a somewhat 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, approx. X ha of sugar cane were harvested in Africa; leveling off at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sugar cane production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Sugar Cane Exports

Exports in Africa

Sugar cane exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% against 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sugar cane exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tons) and Uganda (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. Niger (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by South Africa (X%). The following exporters - Angola (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Egypt ($X), Uganda ($X) and South Africa ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Uganda, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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, dropping by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, sugar cane export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Sugar Cane Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of sugar cane increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Total imports indicated a modest increase 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sugar cane imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Sudan (X tons) was the key importer of sugar cane, constituting X% of total imports. Namibia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Nigeria (X tons) and Botswana (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. The following importers - Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Niger (X tons) - each amounted to a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to sugar cane imports into South Sudan stood at X%. At the same time, Nigeria (X%), Botswana (X%), Namibia (X%) and Cote d'Ivoire (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nigeria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Niger (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Sudan (X p.p.), Namibia (X p.p.), Nigeria (X p.p.), Botswana (X p.p.) and Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Niger saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, South Sudan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sugar cane in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nigeria ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Namibia, with a X% share.

In South Sudan, sugar cane imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Nigeria (X% per year) and Namibia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Namibia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

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