Africa: Potato Chips Market 2024

Potato Chips Market Size in Africa

The African potato chips market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. The market 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 throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Potato Chips Production in Africa

In value terms, potato chips production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Potato Chips Exports

Exports in Africa

Potato chips exports soared to X tons in 2022, jumping by X% compared with the previous year. Total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, potato chips exports surged to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a resilient increase 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, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) dominates exports structure, together creating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Zambia (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Zambia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), South Africa ($X) and Zambia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Zambia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries 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, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Potato Chips Imports

Imports in Africa

Potato chips imports soared to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% on 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, potato chips imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Nigeria (X tons), distantly followed by Botswana (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Libya (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) were the main importers of potato chips, together mixing up X% of total imports. The following importers - South Africa (X tons), Swaziland (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Zambia (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons) and Sierra Leone (X tons) - together made up X% 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, Botswana ($X), Morocco ($X) and Libya ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Namibia, Nigeria, Tunisia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Senegal, Swaziland and Sierra Leone lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Nigeria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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