Africa: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in Africa

The African fruit and berry market reached $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fruit And Berry Production in Africa

In value terms, fruit and berry production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a dramatic decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X.4B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Egypt (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Uganda (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. South Africa, Algeria, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cameroon, Ghana, Morocco, Tanzania, Angola, Kenya and Malawi lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

The average fruit and berry yield reduced slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the fruit and berry yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The fruit and berry harvested area contracted modestly to X ha in 2022, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of fruits and berries were exported in Africa; standing approx. at 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports contracted to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a prominent 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 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the major exporter of fruits and berries in Africa, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Morocco (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Egypt (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Cameroon (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Tunisia (X tons), Ghana (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) - each finished at a X% share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Algeria (X%), Morocco (X%), Ghana (X%), Egypt (X%) and Tunisia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Algeria emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Cote d'Ivoire (X%) and Cameroon (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (X p.p.), Morocco (X p.p.) and Algeria (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Cote d'Ivoire and Cameroon 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 ($X) remains the largest fruit and berry supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted 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 Tunisia ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of fruits and berries increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. Total imports indicated noticeable 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 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports fell to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Libya (X tons) was the largest importer of fruits and berries in Africa, comprising X% of total import. Algeria (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Niger (X%) and Nigeria (X%). Senegal (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Zambia (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest fruit and berry importing markets in Africa were Egypt ($X), Morocco ($X) and Libya ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. South Africa, Nigeria, Algeria, Senegal, Tunisia, Botswana, Kenya, Cote d'Ivoire, Zambia and Niger lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Nigeria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Niger ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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