Africa: Apple Market 2024

Apple Market Size in Africa

The African apple market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Apple Production in Africa

In value terms, apple production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were South Africa (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Egypt (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

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

The average apple yield shrank to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately equating the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the apple yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. 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 apples in Africa rose slightly to X ha, surging by X% against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to apple production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Apple Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of apples increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, apple exports totaled $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from South Africa (X tons), together reaching X% of total export.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the apples exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest apple supplier in Africa.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to X% per year.

Apple Imports

Imports in Africa

Apple imports rose sharply to X tons in 2022, growing by X% against 2021 figures. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apple imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) was the largest importer of apples, making up X% of total imports. Nigeria (X tons) took an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Libya (X%). Senegal (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Zambia (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Cameroon (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to apple imports into Egypt stood at X%. At the same time, Nigeria (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Senegal (X%), Botswana (X%), Kenya (X%), Zambia (X%), Cameroon (X%), Namibia (X%) and Ghana (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nigeria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Zimbabwe experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Libya (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Egypt and Nigeria increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported apples in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nigeria ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Libya, with a X% share.

In Egypt, apple imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Nigeria (X% per year) and Libya (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Zimbabwe ($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 other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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