Africa: Oat Market 2024

Oat Market Size in Africa

The African oat market fell dramatically to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a perceptible descent. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Oat Production in Africa

In value terms, oat production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were South Africa (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons), together comprising X% of total production. Uganda, Morocco and Kenya lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Uganda (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the production figures.

The average oat yield amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the oat 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of oats were harvested in Africa; picking up by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Oat Exports

Exports in Africa

Oat exports surged to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% against the year before. In general, exports posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, oat exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uganda represented the major exporter of oats in Africa, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons) and Egypt (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total exports. Ethiopia (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

Exports from Uganda increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Egypt (X%), South Africa (X%) and Ethiopia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Egypt emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Uganda (X p.p.) and Egypt (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Ethiopia (X p.p.) and South Africa (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Uganda ($X) and Ethiopia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Egypt, which accounted for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Egypt, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Oat Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of oats decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, oat imports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the six major importers of oats, namely Namibia, Algeria, Libya, Nigeria, Ghana and Morocco, represented more than two-thirds of total import. The following importers - Zimbabwe (X tons) and Lesotho (X tons) - together made up X% 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, Namibia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported oats in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nigeria ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Algeria, with an X% share.

In Namibia, oat imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Nigeria (X% per year) and Algeria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a measured increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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