Africa: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2024

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in Africa

In 2022, the African blueberry and cranberry market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the ninth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption recorded a precipitous shrinkage. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in Africa

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Morocco (X tons) remains the largest blueberry and cranberry producing country in Africa, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry production in Morocco exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, South Africa (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Morocco totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (X% per year) and Zimbabwe (X% per year).

The average blueberry and cranberry yield expanded slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by X% on the previous year. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the blueberry and cranberry yield attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The blueberry and cranberry harvested area stood at X ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a modest increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the blueberry and cranberry harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports in Africa

For the eleventh year in a row, Africa recorded growth in shipments abroad of blueberries and cranberries, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Morocco was the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. South Africa (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Zimbabwe (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest blueberry and cranberry supplying countries in Africa were Morocco ($X), South Africa ($X) and Zimbabwe ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Zimbabwe, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 a decline in the export price figures.

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports in Africa

Blueberry and cranberry imports surged to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the key importer of blueberries and cranberries, achieving X% of total imports. Namibia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Botswana (X%). Mauritius (X tons) and Angola (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to blueberry and cranberry imports into South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Botswana (X%), Namibia (X%), Angola (X%) and Mauritius (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Botswana emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Namibia (X p.p.), Botswana (X p.p.), South Africa (X p.p.) and Angola (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported blueberries and cranberries in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Namibia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mauritius, with a X% share.

In South Africa, blueberry and cranberry imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Namibia (X% per year) and Mauritius (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while Angola ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Namibia (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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