Africa: Sugar Crop Market 2025

Sugar Crop Market Size in Africa

The African sugar crop market reduced sharply to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sugar Crop Production in Africa

In value terms, sugar crop production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

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

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

The average sugar crop yield expanded to X tons per ha in 2022, surging by X% against the year before. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the sugar crop 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 crops were harvested in Africa; almost unchanged from 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sugar crop production attained the maximum at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sugar Crop Exports

Exports in Africa

Sugar crop exports shrank rapidly to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sugar crop exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Morocco (X tons), distantly followed by Algeria (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) represented the major exporters of sugar crops, together mixing up X% of total exports. Tunisia (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Morocco ($X) remains the largest sugar crop supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Algeria ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Morocco amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Algeria (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

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

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

Sugar Crop Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of sugar crops increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, sugar crop imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Morocco (X tons) was the major importer of sugar crops, generating X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Algeria (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Egypt (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports. South Sudan (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Morocco was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sugar crops imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tunisia (X%), Algeria (X%), Egypt (X%) and South Sudan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Morocco (X p.p.), Algeria (X p.p.), Tunisia (X p.p.) and Egypt (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sugar crops in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Algeria ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

In Morocco, sugar crop imports increased 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: Algeria (X% per year) and Egypt (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 enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Tunisia ($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 Sudan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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