Ethiopia: Strawberry Market 2024

Strawberry Market Size in Ethiopia

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Ethiopian strawberry market, when its value increased by 1,200% to $X. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. Strawberry consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Strawberry Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, strawberry production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% 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 -2.8% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 43%. Strawberry production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of strawberries in Ethiopia totaled less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of strawberries in Ethiopia was estimated at less than X ha, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Strawberry Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of strawberries, when their volume decreased by -13.3% to X tons. In general, exports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 87%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, strawberry exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 146%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for strawberry exports from Ethiopia, with a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, strawberry exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Nigeria (X tons), with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia totaled +26.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-3.0% per year) and Nigeria (+39.2% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for strawberries exports from Ethiopia, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Nigeria, with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Saudi Arabia stood at +38.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+3.9% per year) and Nigeria (+51.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average strawberry export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 3.5% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, strawberry export price increased by +21.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the UK ($X per ton) and Nigeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($X per ton) and Qatar ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Strawberry Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2022, the amount of strawberries imported into Ethiopia amounted to X tons, rising by 5.6% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 218%. 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, strawberry imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 326% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest strawberry supplier to Ethiopia, accounting for a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, strawberry imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), sevenfold. Egypt (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States amounted to +14.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-6.4% per year) and Egypt (-10.8% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of strawberries to Ethiopia, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Israel ($X), with a 4.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to +7.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Israel (-13.5% per year) and Egypt (+0.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average strawberry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 34% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 102%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Israel ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+19.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform