Africa: Dried Potato Market 2020

Dried Potato Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the dried potato market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, rising by X% against the previous year. The dried potato consumption continues to indicate a deep shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015, when market value increased by X% against the previous year. The level of dried potato consumption peaked of $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Dried Potato Production in Africa

In 2017, production of dried potatoes in Africa amounted to X tons, growing by X% against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the dried potato production reached its maximum volume in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Dried Potato Exports in Africa

The exports totaled X tons in 2017, going up by X% against the previous year. The dried potato exports continue to indicate a remarkable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The volume of exports peaked of X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, dried potato exports stood at $X in 2017. The dried potato exports continue to indicate a prominent growth. In that year, the dried potato exports attained their peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2017, growth of the dried potato exports stood at a somewhat lower level.

Dried Potato Exports by Country in Africa

Tunisia (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main exporters of dried potatoes in 2017, recording near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. Ethiopia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the global exports with a X% share, followed by Tanzania (X%). The following exporters - Namibia (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Morocco (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest dried potato markets worldwide were Tunisia ($X), Egypt ($X) and Ethiopia ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Tanzania, Namibia, Morocco and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries , Morocco (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dried Potato Export Prices by Country in Africa

The dried potato export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The level of export price peaked in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Ethiopia ($X per ton), while Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Ethiopia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dried Potato Imports in Africa

In 2017, the amount of dried potatoes imported in Africa stood at X tons, surging by X% against the previous year. The dried potato imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the dried potato imports attained its peak figure volume in 2017, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dried potato imports stood at $X in 2017. The dried potato imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the dried potato imports reached its maximum level in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Dried Potato Imports by Country in Africa

South Africa prevails in dried potato imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2017. Algeria (X tons) ranks second in terms of the global imports with a X% share, followed by Egypt (X%). The following importers - Nigeria (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) each recorded a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to dried potato imports into South Africa stood at +X%. At the same time, Algeria (+X%), Senegal (+X%) and Egypt (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Algeria emerged as the fastest growing importer in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. Nigeria experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Egypt (-X%), Algeria (-X%) and South Africa (-X%) decreased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported dried potatoes in Africa, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Algeria ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a X% share.

In South Africa, dried potato imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Algeria (+X% per year) and Nigeria (+X% per year).

Dried Potato Import Prices by Country in Africa

The dried potato import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import price peaked of $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Senegal (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform