Africa: Frozen Vegetable Market 2024

Frozen Vegetable Market Size in Africa

The African frozen vegetable market fell slightly to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Vegetable Production in Africa

In value terms, frozen vegetable production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Frozen Vegetable Exports

Exports in Africa

Frozen vegetable exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated a resilient increase 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 2015 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen vegetable exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total exports 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, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Egypt prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Tanzania (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by South Africa (X%). Kenya (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to frozen vegetable exports from Egypt stood at X%. At the same time, Tanzania (X%) and Kenya (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Tanzania (X p.p.), Egypt (X p.p.) and Kenya (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest frozen vegetable supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kenya ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by South Africa, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Frozen Vegetable Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of frozen vegetables imported in Africa shrank to X tons, approximately equating the previous year. Total imports indicated resilient growth 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, imports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, frozen vegetable imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a resilient 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, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Algeria (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Libya (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Morocco (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. The following importers - Senegal (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Mauritius (X tons), Uganda (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Algeria ($X), South Africa ($X) and Morocco ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Libya, Nigeria, Mauritius, Botswana, Egypt, Namibia, Senegal, Ghana, Uganda and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Mauritius ($X per ton), while Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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