Africa: Market for Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons 2022

Market Size for Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons in Africa

In 2021, the African market for peel of citrus fruit or melons decreased by -1.2% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +60.5% against 2018 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Production of Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons in Africa

In value terms, citrus fruit or melons peel production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +58.9% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 57% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Exports of Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons

Exports in Africa

In 2021, the amount of peel of citrus fruit or melons exported in Africa fell rapidly to X tons, reducing by -17.8% on 2020 figures. Total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -22.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 56% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit or melons peel exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Ghana (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) represented the major exporters of peel of citrus fruit or melons in 2021, resulting at near 34% and 25% of total exports, respectively. Senegal (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 14% share, followed by Nigeria (11%) and Tunisia (9.5%). The following exporters - Tanzania (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) - each reached a 4.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Nigeria (with a CAGR of +68.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest citrus fruit or melons peel supplying countries in Africa were Ghana ($X), Morocco ($X) and Senegal ($X), together accounting for 71% of total exports. Tunisia, Nigeria, Egypt and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

Among the main exporting countries, Nigeria, with a CAGR of +59.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -9.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the export price increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (+17.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons

Imports in Africa

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of peel of citrus fruit or melons, when their volume increased by 37% to X tons. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit or melons peel imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa represented the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which reached 31% of total imports. Nigeria (X tons) took a 16% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Morocco (14%), Zimbabwe (9.6%) and Liberia (8.6%). Gambia (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Somalia (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Liberia (with a CAGR of +57.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported peel of citrus fruit or melons in Africa, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Morocco ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa stood at +13.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Morocco (+24.9% per year) and Nigeria (+39.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by 49%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Liberia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Gambia (+28.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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