Africa: Candied Fruit Market 2024

Candied Fruit Market Size in Africa

The African candied fruit market soared to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a resilient 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, consumption increased by X% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Candied Fruit Production in Africa

In value terms, candied fruit production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output 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 in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 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 failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Nigeria (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. South Africa, Sudan, Kenya, Algeria, Cameroon, Madagascar, Ghana, Niger, Malawi and Mali lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Cameroon (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Candied Fruit Exports

Exports in Africa

For the third year in a row, Africa recorded growth in shipments abroad of candied fruits, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed notable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, candied fruit exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Egypt represented the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which resulted at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports. Mali (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Egypt was also the fastest-growing in terms of the candied fruits exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mali (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Egypt and Mali increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest candied fruit supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Egypt, candied fruit exports 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: South Africa (X% per year) and Mali (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, rising 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 2013 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Mali ($X per ton), while South Africa ($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 export price figures.

Candied Fruit Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of candied fruits imported in Africa skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by X% compared with 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, candied fruit imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons), distantly followed by Morocco (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons) and Botswana (X tons) represented the main importers of candied fruits, together making up X% of total imports. Angola (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Central African Republic (X tons), Mauritius (X tons) and Gambia (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Central African Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Morocco ($X) and Algeria ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Nigeria, Namibia, Central African Republic, Botswana, Angola, Mauritius, Senegal, Kenya, Gambia and Burkina Faso lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Central African Republic, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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, shrinking 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 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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