Africa: Poppy Seed Market 2024

Poppy Seed Market Size in Africa

In 2022, the African poppy seed market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, saw a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Poppy Seed Production in Africa

In value terms, poppy seed production dropped markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a strong 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

The country with the largest volume of poppy seed production was Mali (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, poppy seed production in Mali exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Tanzania (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Nigeria (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Mali amounted to X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Tanzania (X% per year) and Nigeria (X% per year).

Poppy Seed Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of poppy seed were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild decline. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, poppy seed exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a pronounced reduction. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Nigeria represented the main exporter of poppy seed in Africa, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons) and Sao Tome and Principe (X tons), together generating a X% share of total exports.

Nigeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the poppy seed exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Sao Tome and Principe experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Nigeria (X p.p.) and Sao Tome and Principe (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of South Africa (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Sao Tome and Principe ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Nigeria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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. In general, the export price continues to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Sao Tome and Principe ($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%).

Poppy Seed Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of poppy seed decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, poppy seed imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) dominates imports structure, together comprising X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Botswana (X tons), constituting a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Namibia (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) - each reached a X% 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 Nigeria (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest poppy seed importing markets in Africa were South Africa ($X), Morocco ($X) and Algeria ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Morocco, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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, declining by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, poppy seed import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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