Ethiopia: Wine Market 2024

Wine Market Size in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian wine market reduced remarkably to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Wine Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2022, approx. X litres of wine and grape must were exported from Ethiopia; with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X litres in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, wine exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X litres), the United States (X litres) and Djibouti (X litres) were the main destinations of wine exports from Ethiopia, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for wine exported from Ethiopia were France ($X), the United States ($X) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wine export price amounted to $X per litre, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, wine export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per litre in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per litre), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wine Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

Wine imports into Ethiopia shrank significantly to X litres in 2022, which is down by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X litres in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wine imports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X litres), South Africa (X litres) and Italy (X litres) were the main suppliers of wine imports to Ethiopia, with a combined X% share of total imports. The United States, Australia, Spain, China and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Australia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), South Africa ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest wine suppliers to Ethiopia, together comprising X% of total imports. Australia, Spain, the United States, China and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wine import price amounted to $X per litre, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per litre in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Italy ($X per litre), while the price for China ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform