Africa: Market for Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) 2024

Market Size for Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) in Africa

In 2022, the African preserved and frozen vegetable market increased by 3% to $X, rising for the sixth consecutive year after three years of decline. The total consumption indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +59.0% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Production of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) in Africa

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 20%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen)

Exports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of vegetables (preserved, frozen) exported in Africa skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 22% compared with 2021. Total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +68.6% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable exports soared to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +82.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) was the key exporter of vegetables (preserved, frozen), achieving 87% of total exports. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), committing an 11% share of total exports.

Egypt was also the fastest-growing in terms of the vegetables (preserved, frozen) exports, with a CAGR of +7.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, South Africa (+3.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Egypt (+4.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by -4.3% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest preserved and frozen vegetable supplier in Africa, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

In Egypt, preserved and frozen vegetable exports increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 7.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+1.7%).

Imports of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen)

Imports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of vegetables (preserved, frozen) imported in Africa declined to X tons, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 37% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 38% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons), Libya (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) represented the key importer of vegetables (preserved, frozen) in Africa, achieving 47% of total import. It was distantly followed by Senegal (X tons), constituting a 5.6% share of total imports. The following importers - Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Mauritius (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Angola (X tons), Gabon (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Cabo Verde (X tons) - together made up 27% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of +21.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Libya ($X) and Morocco ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 48% of total imports. Mauritius, Botswana, Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria, Gabon, Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cote d'Ivoire and Cabo Verde lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

Cote d'Ivoire, with a CAGR of +22.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 Botswana ($X per ton), while Senegal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cabo Verde (+3.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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