Africa: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2024

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in Africa

The African cherry and sour cherry market totaled $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. The total consumption indicated a temperate 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in Africa

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Morocco (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Somalia, South Africa, Central African Republic and Madagascar lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

The average cherry and sour cherry yield shrank to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the cherry and sour cherry yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the cherry and sour cherry harvested area in Africa reached X ha, remaining stable against 2021. The total harvested area indicated temperate 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, cherry and sour cherry harvested area decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the cherry and sour cherry harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports in Africa

Cherry and sour cherry exports shrank to X tons in 2022, dropping by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate notable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Madagascar (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to cherry and sour cherry exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Morocco (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Morocco emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Madagascar (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of South Africa and Morocco increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

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

In South Africa, cherry and sour cherry 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: Morocco (X% per year) and Madagascar (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 ($X per ton), while Madagascar ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports in Africa

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of cherries and sour cherries increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) dominates imports structure, together mixing up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), making up a X% share of total imports. Mauritius (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Botswana (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, Egypt ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cherries and sour cherries in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Nigeria ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a X% share.

In Egypt, cherry and sour cherry imports contracted by 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 South Africa (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 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 stood at a somewhat 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 Mauritius ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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