Africa: Cabbage Market 2024

Cabbage Market Size in Africa

The African cabbage market expanded remarkably to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value 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. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Cabbage Production in Africa

In value terms, cabbage production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a measured increase 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of cabbage production was Kenya (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, cabbage production in Kenya exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Niger (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Egypt (X tons), with an X% share.

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

The average cabbage yield expanded modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of X% on 2021. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the cabbage yield reached the peak 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of cabbage and other brassicas were harvested in Africa; picking up by X% compared with the previous year. 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 recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of harvested area peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Cabbage Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, cabbage exports in Africa soared to X tons, increasing by X% against 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, cabbage exports reached $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Morocco (X tons) was the main exporter of cabbage and other brassicas, generating X% of total exports. South Africa (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Mali (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. Ethiopia (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

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

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Morocco stood at X%. 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

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Egypt ($X per ton), while Mali ($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 export price figures.

Cabbage Imports

Imports in Africa

Cabbage imports surged to X tons in 2022, jumping by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports posted a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cabbage imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Mauritania dominates imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total imports. Lesotho (X tons) and Djibouti (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into Mauritania increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Lesotho (X%) and Djibouti (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Cote d'Ivoire emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Mauritania (X p.p.) and Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Djibouti (X p.p.) and Lesotho (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Mauritania ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cabbage and other brassicas in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Lesotho, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Mauritania totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year) and Lesotho (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Mauritania ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform