Africa: Vegetable Market 2020

Vegetable Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the vegetable market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009, when market value increased by X% year-to-year. The level of vegetable consumption peaked of $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Vegetable Production in Africa

In 2017, production of vegetables in Africa stood at X tons, surging by X% against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012, when the output figure increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the vegetable production reached its maximum volume in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term. The general positive trend in terms of vegetable output was largely conditioned by a conspicuous increase of the harvested area and a relatively flat trend pattern in yield figures.

The countries with the highest volumes of vegetable production in 2017 were Egypt (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Algeria (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production. Morocco, Malawi, South Africa, Tunisia, Sudan, Tanzania, Kenya, Cameroon and Niger lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of vegetable production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Niger (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2017, average yield of vegetables in Africa stood at X ton per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The vegetable yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014, when yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of vegetable yield peaked of X ton per ha in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2017, harvested area of vegetables in Africa amounted to X ha, growing by X% against the previous year. The harvested area increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015, with an increase of X% y-o-y. The figure of vegetable harvested area peaked in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Vegetable Exports in Africa

In 2017, approx. X tons of vegetables were exported in Africa; picking up by X% against the previous year. The total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the vegetable exports decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, with an increase of X% year-to-year. The volume of exports peaked of X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, vegetable exports totaled $X in 2017. The total exports indicated a remarkable growth from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the vegetable exports decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. Over the period under review, the vegetable exports reached its peak figure level of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Vegetable Exports by Country in Africa

Egypt (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports of vegetables in 2017. South Africa (X tons) ranks second in terms of the global exports with a X% share, followed by Ethiopia (X%). The following exporters - Kenya (X tons), Niger (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) each resulted at a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Ethiopia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vegetable markets worldwide were Morocco ($X), Egypt ($X) and South Africa ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Kenya, Ethiopia, Senegal and Niger lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries , Ethiopia (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Export Prices by Country in Africa

The vegetable export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2017, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009, an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the export prices for vegetables reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2010 to 2017, growth of the export prices for vegetables failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Kenya ($X per ton), while Niger ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by South Africa (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports in Africa

In 2017, approx. X tons of vegetables were imported in Africa; rising by X% against the previous year. The total imports indicated a strong increase from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the vegetable imports increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the vegetable imports attained its maximum volume in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vegetable imports totaled $X in 2017. The total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the vegetable imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. Over the period under review, the vegetable imports reached its maximum level in 2017, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Vegetable Imports by Country in Africa

In 2017, Senegal (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Mauritania (X tons), Angola (X tons), Mali (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Guinea (X tons) and Ghana (X tons) represented the largest importers of vegetables in Africa, creating X% of total import.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Mali (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vegetable markets worldwide were Algeria ($X), Egypt ($X) and Senegal ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Cote d'Ivoire, Angola, Morocco, Mauritania, Mali, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Guinea and Ghana, which together accounted for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries , Mali (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Import Prices by Country in Africa

The vegetable import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. The vegetable import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013, when the import prices increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for vegetables attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the import prices for vegetables failed to regain its momentum.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Algeria ($X per ton), while Guinea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Mauritania (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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