Africa: Berry Market 2024

Berry Market Size in Africa

The African berry market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed moderate growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Berry Production in Africa

In value terms, berry production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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

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

The average berry yield dropped slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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, approx. X ha of berries were harvested in Africa; with a decrease of X% against 2021 figures. The total harvested area indicated notable growth 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, berry harvested area decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to berry production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Berry Exports

Exports in Africa

For the eleventh consecutive year, Africa recorded growth in overseas shipments of berries, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, berry exports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Morocco was the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached X% of total exports. South Africa (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Egypt (X%). Zimbabwe (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to berry exports from Morocco stood at X%. At the same time, South Africa (X%), Zimbabwe (X%) and Egypt (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Africa emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Morocco (X p.p.) and South Africa (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Egypt saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) remains the largest berry supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with an X% share.

In Morocco, berry exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated strong growth 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

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 ($X per ton), while Zimbabwe ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Berry Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of berries was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, berry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) represented the largest importers of berries in Africa, together amounting to approx. X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), Mauritius (X tons) and Namibia (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports. Botswana (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Libya (X tons), Angola (X tons), Lesotho (X tons) and Seychelles (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Nigeria (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and Mauritius ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports. Nigeria, Namibia, Libya, Botswana, Seychelles, Cote d'Ivoire, Angola and Lesotho lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Nigeria, 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 import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined in the following year.

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 Seychelles ($X per ton), while Lesotho ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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