Africa: Citrus Fruit Preserves Market 2023

Citrus Fruit Preserves Market Size in Africa

The African citrus fruit preserves market declined to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -8.9% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +69.0% against 2012 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Citrus Fruit Preserves Production in Africa

In value terms, citrus fruit preserves production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +9.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 28%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Citrus Fruit Preserves Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, citrus fruit preserves exports in Africa soared to X tons, with an increase of 106% compared with 2020. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit preserves exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible decrease. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Egypt (X tons) was the key exporter of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes, achieving 69% of total exports. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), constituting a 24% share of total exports. Morocco (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to citrus fruit preserves exports from Egypt stood at -8.5%. At the same time, Morocco (+17.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Morocco emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +17.4% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Swaziland (-11.0%) and South Africa (-12.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Egypt (+5.5 p.p.) and Morocco (+2.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of South Africa (-8.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) emerged as the largest citrus fruit preserves supplier in Africa, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Swaziland, with a 2.5% share.

In Egypt, citrus fruit preserves exports contracted by an average annual rate of -4.6% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (-5.1% per year) and Swaziland (-10.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, citrus fruit preserves export price increased by +85.4% against 2017 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Egypt ($X per ton) and Swaziland ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) and Morocco ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+8.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Citrus Fruit Preserves Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, overseas purchases of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes decreased by -27.3% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 54%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit preserves imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 47%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Egypt (X tons) represented the largest importer of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes, generating 49% of total imports. South Africa (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Sudan (X tons). All these countries together took near 13% share of total imports. The following importers - Libya (X tons), Swaziland (X tons), Mauritania (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Zambia (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Seychelles (X tons) and Eritrea (X tons) - together made up 26% of total imports.

Imports into Egypt decreased at an average annual rate of -13.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Swaziland (+25.9%), Mauritania (+18.7%), Sudan (+5.0%), Zambia (+4.9%) and Ethiopia (+2.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Swaziland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +25.9% from 2012-2021. Libya and South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Seychelles (-1.8%), Ghana (-9.5%), Morocco (-9.8%), Eritrea (-12.1%) and Namibia (-20.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Sudan (+4.5 p.p.), South Africa (+4.1 p.p.), Swaziland (+3.8 p.p.), Mauritania (+3.6 p.p.), Libya (+2.8 p.p.) and Ethiopia (+2.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Namibia (-3.1 p.p.) and Egypt (-19.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes in Africa, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sudan ($X), with a 6.3% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Egypt stood at -6.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Sudan (+16.1% per year) and South Africa (-1.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, surging by 7.6% against the previous year. Import price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, citrus fruit preserves import price increased by +47.9% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 42% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Swaziland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sudan (+10.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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