Africa: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Africa

The African vegetable market rose modestly to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the market value increased by X%. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Production in Africa

In value terms, vegetable production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Egypt (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Algeria (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Morocco, Kenya, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Niger, Tunisia, Cameroon and Malawi lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In 2022, the average vegetable yield in Africa shrank to X tons per ha, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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, the total area harvested in terms of vegetables production in Africa stood at X ha, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Vegetable Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of vegetables was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Total exports indicated a resilient expansion 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports stood at $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Morocco (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) represented the major exporters of vegetables in 2022, recording approx. X% and X% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons) and Niger (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total exports. Ethiopia (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

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

In Morocco, vegetable exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and Ethiopia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ethiopia ($X per ton), while Niger ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Vegetable Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of vegetables increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vegetable imports amounted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Mauritania (X tons), Somalia (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Guinea (X tons), Mali (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Uganda (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Djibouti (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest vegetable importing markets in Africa were Somalia ($X), Egypt ($X) and Mauritania ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Nigeria, Algeria, Cote d'Ivoire, Senegal, Morocco, Guinea, Djibouti, Mali, Ghana and Uganda lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Nigeria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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