Africa: Frozen Catfish Fillets Market 2021

Frozen Catfish Fillets Market Size in Africa

The African frozen catfish fillets market contracted modestly to $X in 2020, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. from 2015 to 2020, the growth of the market failed to regain the momentum.

Frozen Catfish Fillets Production in Africa

In value terms, frozen catfish fillets production rose slightly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. from 2015 to 2020, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country in Africa

The countries with the highest volumes of frozen catfish fillets production in 2020 were Ethiopia (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Sudan (X tons), together comprising X% of total production. These countries were followed by Uganda, Niger, Malawi, Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe, Chad, Guinea, Rwanda and Benin, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Niger, while frozen catfish fillets production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Catfish Fillets Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2020, approx. X tons of frozen catfish fillets were exported in Africa; with an increase of X% on the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen catfish fillets exports contracted to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) prevails in frozen catfish fillets exports structure, together mixing up X% of total exports. Zambia (X tons) occupied a relatively small 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, Tanzania ($X) remains the largest frozen catfish fillets supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Tanzania stood at +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (+X% per year) and Zambia (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The frozen catfish fillets export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2020, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while Zambia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Frozen Catfish Fillets Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2020, imports of frozen catfish fillets in Africa reduced markedly to X tons, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports faced a sharp slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, frozen catfish fillets imports declined remarkably to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Tunisia (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) represented the largest importer of frozen catfish fillets in Africa, creating X% of total import. It was distantly followed by Morocco (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Cameroon (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total imports. Ghana (X tons), Equatorial Guinea (X tons), Mali (X tons), Angola (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Congo (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest frozen catfish fillets importing markets in Africa were Algeria ($X), Egypt ($X) and Morocco ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Tunisia, South Africa, Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, Angola, Cameroon, Nigeria, Mali, Congo and Senegal, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The frozen catfish fillets import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2020, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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