Africa: Vegetable Puree Market 2025

Vegetable Puree Market Size in Africa

For the fifth consecutive year, the African vegetable puree market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 5.5% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Vegetable Puree Production in Africa

In value terms, vegetable puree production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Puree Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, vegetable puree exports in Africa contracted dramatically to X tons, waning by -30.9% compared with the year before. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 264%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable puree exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 336%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) represented the major exporter of vegetable puree, creating 65% of total exports. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), achieving a 32% share of total exports.

Egypt was also the fastest-growing in terms of the vegetable puree exports, with a CAGR of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022. South Africa (-5.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Egypt (+21 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by -20.8% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest vegetable puree supplier in Africa, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a 26% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Egypt amounted to +4.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 4.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by 40%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while South Africa amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+8.0%).

Vegetable Puree Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of vegetable puree imported in Africa contracted to X tons, shrinking by -13.3% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable puree imports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of vegetable puree imports in 2022 were Lesotho (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Angola (X tons), Equatorial Guinea (X tons), Libya (X tons), Gabon (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Mayotte (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Mali (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons), together amounting to 84% of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Mali (with a CAGR of +55.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Lesotho ($X), Botswana ($X) and Equatorial Guinea ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 44% of total imports. Libya, Gabon, Angola, Mayotte, Namibia, Cote d'Ivoire, Mali, Swaziland and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

Mali, with a CAGR of +60.6%, 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

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -2.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 12% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

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 Namibia ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Botswana (+5.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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