Ethiopia: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian fruit market reached $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, fruit production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Fruit production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of fruits in Ethiopia declined modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, reducing by X% against 2021. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The fruit harvested area in Ethiopia amounted to X ha in 2022, increasing by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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. Based on 2022 figures, fruit harvested area decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the fruit harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

After six years of growth, shipments abroad of fruits decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, fruit exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Somalia (X tons) and Djibouti (X tons) were the main destinations of fruit exports from Ethiopia.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Somalia (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, Somalia ($X) remains the key foreign market for fruits exports from Ethiopia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Djibouti ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Somalia totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Somalia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Djibouti totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Somalia (X%).

Fruit Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of fruits decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, fruit imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fruit to Ethiopia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit imports from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), fivefold. South Africa (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Saudi Arabia stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and South Africa ($X) were the largest fruit suppliers to Ethiopia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Turkey, Egypt, France, New Zealand and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

France, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform