Ethiopia: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Ethiopia

After four years of growth, the Ethiopian vegetable market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, showed temperate growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Vegetable Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, vegetable production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production faced a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Vegetable production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of vegetables in Ethiopia dropped significantly to X tons per ha, waning by X% compared with the year before. Overall, the yield indicated a noticeable 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, vegetable yield increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, and then fell sharply 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 vegetable harvested area in Ethiopia skyrocketed to X ha in 2022, rising by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

For the third consecutive year, Ethiopia recorded decline in shipments abroad of vegetables, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Somalia (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Ethiopia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to Somalia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Djibouti (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Somalia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Djibouti (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Somalia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Djibouti (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Djibouti ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of vegetables decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports showed a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Sudan (X tons) was the main vegetable supplier to Ethiopia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. It was followed by China (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Sudan totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, Sudan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables to Ethiopia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Sudan stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Sudan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform