Africa: Prepared Culture Media Market 2024

Prepared Culture Media Market Size in Africa

The African prepared culture media market contracted to $X in 2023, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a resilient increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prepared Culture Media Production in Africa

In value terms, prepared culture media production dropped modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prepared Culture Media Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2023, shipments abroad of prepared culture media for development of micro-organisms decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after six years of growth. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, prepared culture media exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a mild increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2023, South Africa (X tons) was the key exporter of prepared culture media for development of micro-organisms, constituting X% of total exports. Kenya (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Tunisia (X%). Ethiopia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to prepared culture media exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Ethiopia (X%) and Kenya (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ethiopia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Tunisia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (X p.p.) and Kenya (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Tunisia saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest prepared culture media supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kenya ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kenya (X% per year) and Tunisia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2022 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ethiopia ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Prepared Culture Media Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2023, supplies from abroad of prepared culture media for development of micro-organisms decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, prepared culture media imports fell to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, South Africa (X tons) represented the major importer of prepared culture media for development of micro-organisms, constituting X% of total imports. Kenya (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Morocco (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Angola (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Libya (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to prepared culture media imports into South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Mozambique (X%), Senegal (X%), Libya (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Tanzania (X%), Angola (X%), Nigeria (X%), Kenya (X%), Morocco (X%) and Zambia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Algeria experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Tunisia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Senegal (X p.p.), Mozambique (X p.p.), Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.), Kenya (X p.p.), Libya (X p.p.) and Angola (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Morocco (X p.p.), Algeria (X p.p.), South Africa (X p.p.) and Tunisia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported prepared culture media for development of micro-organisms in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kenya ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Libya, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kenya (X% per year) and Libya (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight descent. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform