Africa: Apricot Market 2024

Apricot Market Size in Africa

The African apricot market totaled $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Apricot Production in Africa

In value terms, apricot production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Algeria (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Egypt (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production. Tunisia, Libya and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tunisia (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the production figures.

The average apricot yield reduced slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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 total area harvested in terms of apricots production in Africa reduced to X ha, leveling off at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area showed a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Apricot Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of apricots increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports saw a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apricot exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tunisia represented the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports. Egypt (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tunisia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest apricot supplying countries in Africa were South Africa ($X), Tunisia ($X) and Egypt ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Tunisia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Apricot Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of apricots decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports, however, recorded a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, apricot imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a notable 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, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Libya represented the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), creating a X% share of total imports.

Libya was also the fastest-growing in terms of the apricots imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Egypt (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Libya increased by X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest apricot importing markets in Africa were Egypt ($X) and Libya ($X).

Among the main importing countries, Libya, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Libya stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Libya (X%).

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