Democratic Republic of the Congo: Fruit Market 2020

Fruit Market Size in Democratic Republic of the Congo

The revenue of the fruit market in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to $X in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, fruit consumption continues to indicate a remarkable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Democratic Republic of the Congo fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit Production in Democratic Republic of the Congo

In value terms, fruit production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, fruit production continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, fruit production attained its maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average yield of fruits in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to X ton per ha in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the fruit yield continues to indicate a temperate setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the fruit yield attained its maximum level at X ton per ha in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, yield 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.

Fruit harvested area in Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at X ha in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the fruit harvested area continues to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit production attained its maximum in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Democratic Republic of the Congo

In 2018, the amount of fruits exported from Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at X tons, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, fruit exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, fruit exports reached their maximum in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, fruit exports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, the total exports indicated a conspicuous increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, fruit exports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, fruit exports reached their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of fruit exports in 2018 were Spain (X tons), Ecuador (X tons), Mexico (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Guatemala (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Costa Rica (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), China (X tons), Italy (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Turkey (X tons), together accounting for X% of total export.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fruit markets from Democratic Republic of the Congo were Spain ($X), Mexico ($X) and the U.S. ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Ecuador, Chile, South Africa, China, Italy, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Turkey and Democratic Republic of the Congo, which together accounted for a further X the main exporting countries, Guatemala experienced the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the fruit export price in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the fruit export price, however, continues to indicate an abrupt deduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. Democratic Republic of the Congo export price peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while Guatemala ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Costa Rica, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit Imports

Imports into Democratic Republic of the Congo

In 2018, the amount of fruits imported into Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at X tons, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, fruit imports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Democratic Republic of the Congo imports peaked at X tons in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, fruit imports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, fruit imports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, fruit imports attained their maximum in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (X tons), distantly followed by Russia (X tons), Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the largest importers of fruits, together generating X% of total imports. China (X tons), Canada (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Japan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into the U.S. increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, China (+X%), Spain (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), Italy (+X%), Germany (+X%), Russia (+X%) and France (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Canada and the UK experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Belgium (-X%) and Japan (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The U.S. (+X p.p.) and China (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Germany ($X) and Russia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, the Netherlands, France, Canada, China, Belgium, Japan, Spain, Italy and Democratic Republic of the Congo, which together accounted for a further X Republic of the Congo experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The fruit import price in Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at $X per ton in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for fruits reached their maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform