Africa: Peach And Nectarine Market Overview 2020

Peach And Nectarine Market Size in Africa

The African peach and nectarine market reduced slightly to $X in 2019, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2019, the growth of the market failed to regain the momentum.

Peach And Nectarine Production in Africa

In value terms, peach and nectarine production fell to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of peach and nectarine production in 2019 were Egypt (X tonnes), Algeria (X tonnes) and Morocco (X tonnes), together accounting for X% of total production.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Morocco, while peach and nectarine production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2019, the average peach and nectarine yield in Africa surged to X tonnes per ha, with an increase of X% against 2018 figures. The yield indicated a mild increase from 2007 to 2019: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, peach and nectarine yield decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the peach and nectarine yield reached the maximum level at X tonnes per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2019, approx. X ha of peaches and nectarines were harvested in Africa; dropping by -X% against 2018. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Production By Country in Africa

The countries with the highest volumes of peach and nectarine production in 2019 were Egypt (X tonnes), Algeria (X tonnes) and Morocco (X tonnes), with a combined X% share of total production. South Africa, Tunisia, Guinea and Zambia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Zambia (+X% per year), while peach and nectarine production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Peach And Nectarine Exports

Exports in Africa

Peach and nectarine exports amounted to X tonnes in 2019, growing by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a notable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, peach and nectarine exports fell to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tonnes), South Africa (X tonnes) and Zambia (X tonnes) represented roughly X% of total exports of peaches and nectarines in 2019. It was distantly followed by Guinea (X tonnes), creating a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Morocco (X tonnes) and Tunisia (X tonnes) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Zambia (+X% per year), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest peach and nectarine supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Zambia, with a X% share.

In South Africa, peach and nectarine exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2019. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (+X% per year) and Zambia (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the peach and nectarine export price in Africa amounted to $X per tonne, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. The level of export peaked at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per tonne), while Zambia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Peach And Nectarine Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2019, overseas purchases of peaches and nectarines decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the fifth consecutive year after eight years of growth. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, peach and nectarine imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Libya (X tonnes), Egypt (X tonnes) and Algeria (X tonnes) was the key importer of peaches and nectarines in Africa, committing X% of total import. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tonnes), making up a X% share of total imports. Botswana (X tonnes), Mauritius (X tonnes) and Namibia (X tonnes) took a little share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Egypt, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Algeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported peaches and nectarines in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

In Algeria, peach and nectarine imports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2019. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (+X% per year) and Egypt (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The peach and nectarine import price in Africa stood at $X per tonne in 2019, picking up by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated noticeable growth from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, peach and nectarine import price increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2019 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Algeria ($X per tonne), while Libya ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Algeria, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for peaches and nectarines in Africa?

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The countries with the highest volumes of peach and nectarine consumption in 2019 were Egypt (215K tonnes), Algeria (212K tonnes) and Morocco (166K tonnes), together accounting for 64% of total consumption. South Africa, Tunisia, Guinea and Libya lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

What are the largest producers of peaches and nectarines in Africa?

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The countries with the highest volumes of peach and nectarine production in 2019 were Egypt (235K tonnes), Algeria (207K tonnes) and Morocco (168K tonnes), with a combined 62% share of total production. These countries were followed by South Africa, Tunisia, Guinea and Zambia, which together accounted for a further 34%.

What are the leading exporters of peaches and nectarines in Africa?

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In value terms, South Africa ($36M) remains the largest peach and nectarine supplier in Africa, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Egypt ($17M), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Zambia, with a 14% share.

What are the leading importers of peaches and nectarines in Africa?

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In value terms, Algeria ($23M) constitutes the largest market for imported peaches and nectarines in Africa, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Africa ($3.6M), with a 9.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 7.7% share.

What is the average export price for peaches and nectarines in Africa?

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The peach and nectarine export price in Africa stood at $1,054 per tonne in 2019, reducing by -21% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for peaches and nectarines in Africa?

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In 2019, the peach and nectarine import price in Africa amounted to $1,566 per tonne, rising by 18% against the previous year.