Africa: Citrus Fruit Preserves Market Overview 2021

Citrus Fruit Preserves Market Size in Africa

In 2019, after five years of growth, there was decline in the African citrus fruit preserves market, when its value decreased by -X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018, and then shrank in the following year.

Citrus Fruit Preserves Production in Africa

In value terms, citrus fruit preserves production fell to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Production By Country in Africa

The countries with the highest volumes of citrus fruit preserves production in 2019 were Nigeria (X tonnes), Ethiopia (X tonnes) and Egypt (X tonnes), with a combined X% share of total production. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, South Africa, Sudan, Kenya, Uganda, Algeria, Somalia, Mozambique and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of citrus fruit preserves production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo, while citrus fruit preserves production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Citrus Fruit Preserves Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2019, shipments abroad of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded a prominent expansion. As a result, exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, citrus fruit preserves exports surged to $X in 2019. In general, exports enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs in 2019 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Egypt represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X tonnes, which resulted at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tonnes), committing a X% share of total exports. Swaziland (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Egypt was also the fastest-growing in terms of the citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2019. At the same time, Swaziland (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, South Africa (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Egypt (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2007-2019, the share of South Africa (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest citrus fruit preserves supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Egypt, citrus fruit preserves exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2019. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (-X% per year) and Swaziland (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the citrus fruit preserves export price in Africa amounted to $X per tonne, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per tonne, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Swaziland ($X per tonne), while Egypt ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Citrus Fruit Preserves Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2019, approx. X tonnes of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes were imported in Africa; jumping by X% compared with the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, citrus fruit preserves imports soared to $X in 2019. Overall, imports recorded a buoyant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Egypt represented the main importing country with an import of around X tonnes, which recorded X% of total imports. Algeria (X tonnes) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Morocco (X tonnes). All these countries together occupied near X% share of total imports. Swaziland (X tonnes), Nigeria (X tonnes), Namibia (X tonnes) and Ethiopia (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Egypt was also the fastest-growing in terms of the citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2019. At the same time, Algeria (+X%), Nigeria (+X%), Morocco (+X%), Ethiopia (+X%) and Swaziland (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Namibia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Egypt (+X p.p.), Algeria (+X p.p.), Nigeria (+X p.p.) and Morocco (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Swaziland and Namibia saw its share reduced by -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2019, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Algeria ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value in Egypt amounted to +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Algeria (+X% per year) and Morocco (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the citrus fruit preserves import price in Africa amounted to $X per tonne, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per tonne in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per tonne), while Ethiopia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes in Africa?

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The countries with the highest volumes of citrus fruit preserves consumption in 2019 were Nigeria (20K tonnes), Ethiopia (16K tonnes) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (12K tonnes), with a combined 28% share of total consumption.

What are the largest producers of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes in Africa?

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The countries with the highest volumes of citrus fruit preserves production in 2019 were Nigeria (20K tonnes), Ethiopia (16K tonnes) and Egypt (14K tonnes), together accounting for 29% of total production. These countries were followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, South Africa, Sudan, Kenya, Uganda, Algeria, Somalia, Mozambique and Morocco, which together accounted for a further 40%.

What are the leading suppliers of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes in Africa?

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In value terms, Egypt ($7.5M) remains the largest citrus fruit preserves supplier in Africa, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Africa ($2.2M), with a 21% share of total exports.

What are the leading importers of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes in Africa?

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In value terms, Egypt ($5M) constitutes the largest market for imported citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes in Africa, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Algeria ($1.4M), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 7.4% share.

What is the average export price for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes in Africa?

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In 2019, the citrus fruit preserves export price in Africa amounted to $1,673 per tonne, with a decrease of -17.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes in Africa?

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The citrus fruit preserves import price in Africa stood at $1,856 per tonne in 2019, waning by -1.6% against the previous year.