Africa: Dried Onion Market 2024

Dried Onion Market Size in Africa

In 2022, the African dried onion market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. The total consumption indicated strong growth 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 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Dried Onion Production in Africa

In value terms, dried onion production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a buoyant 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Dried Onion Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of dried onions increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. Total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, dried onion exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a strong 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, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Egypt prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Madagascar (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Tanzania (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from Egypt increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Tanzania (X%) and Madagascar (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Cote d'Ivoire emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Tanzania and Madagascar increased by X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest dried onion supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Madagascar, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Egypt totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (X% per year) and Madagascar (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

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 ($X per ton), while Madagascar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Dried Onion Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of dried onions, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate mild growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, dried onion imports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

South Africa was the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total imports. Nigeria (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Senegal (X tons), Cameroon (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Central African Republic (X tons), Benin (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to dried onion imports into South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Central African Republic (X%), Benin (X%), Morocco (X%), Cameroon (X%), Senegal (X%) and Ethiopia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Central African Republic emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Nigeria (X%) and Cote d'Ivoire (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (X p.p.), Central African Republic (X p.p.), Benin (X p.p.), Cameroon (X p.p.) and Morocco (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported dried onions in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cameroon ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Senegal, with a X% share.

In South Africa, dried onion imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Cameroon (X% per year) and Senegal (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Morocco ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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