Africa: Citrus Fruit Preserves Market Overview 2021

Citrus Fruit Preserves Market Size in Africa

In 2020, after four 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% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Citrus Fruit Preserves Production in Africa

In value terms, citrus fruit preserves production declined to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Production By Country in Africa

The countries with the highest volumes of citrus fruit preserves production in 2020 were Nigeria (X tonnes), Egypt (X tonnes) and Ethiopia (X tonnes), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of citrus fruit preserves production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Egypt, while citrus fruit preserves production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Citrus Fruit Preserves Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2020, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tonnes. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tonnes in 2019, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, citrus fruit preserves exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2020. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tonnes) and Egypt (X tonnes) prevails in citrus fruit preserves exports structure, together making up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Swaziland (X tonnes), making up a X% share of total exports. Zambia (X tonnes) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Zambia (+X% per year), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest citrus fruit preserves supplying countries in Africa were South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and Swaziland ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Zambia lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further X terms of the main exporting countries, Zambia recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the citrus fruit preserves export price in Africa amounted to $X per tonne, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Swaziland ($X per tonne), while Egypt ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Swaziland, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Citrus Fruit Preserves Imports

Imports in Africa

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2020. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit preserves imports surged to $X in 2020. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

Egypt dominates citrus fruit preserves imports structure, amounting to X tonnes, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2020. Morocco (X tonnes) occupied the second position in the ranking, followed by Swaziland (X tonnes), South Africa (X tonnes) and Namibia (X tonnes). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. The following importers - Botswana (X tonnes) and Tunisia (X tonnes) - each resulted at a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, average annual rates of growth with regard to citrus fruit preserves imports into Egypt stood at -X%. At the same time, Morocco (+X%), Tunisia (+X%) and Swaziland (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Morocco emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2020. South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Namibia (-X%) and Botswana (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Morocco (+X p.p.), Swaziland (+X p.p.) and South Africa (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2007-2020, the share of Egypt (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value in Egypt was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (+X% per year) and South Africa (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the citrus fruit preserves import price in Africa amounted to $X per tonne, surging by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated perceptible growth from 2007 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, citrus fruit preserves import price increased by +X% against 2017 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per tonne), while Swaziland ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox 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 2020 were Nigeria (28K tonnes), Egypt (17K tonnes) and Ethiopia (16K tonnes), together comprising 32% of total consumption. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, South Africa, Kenya, Sudan, Algeria, Uganda, Somalia, Morocco and Madagascar lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

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 2020 were Nigeria (28K tonnes), Egypt (16K tonnes) and Ethiopia (16K tonnes), with a combined 32% share of total production.

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

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In value terms, the largest citrus fruit preserves supplying countries in Africa were South Africa ($2.2M), Egypt ($1.2M) and Swaziland ($494K), together accounting for 97% of total exports. These countries were followed by Zambia, which accounted for a further 1.3%.

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

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In value terms, Egypt ($5.4M) constitutes the largest market for imported citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes in Africa, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Morocco ($703K), with a 8.4% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 5.2% share.

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

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In 2020, the citrus fruit preserves export price in Africa amounted to $1,476 per tonne, declining by -11.3% 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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In 2020, the citrus fruit preserves import price in Africa amounted to $2,502 per tonne, jumping by 51% against the previous year.