Africa: Preserved Tomato Market 2024

Preserved Tomato Market Size in Africa

The African preserved tomato market expanded to $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Preserved Tomato Production in Africa

In value terms, preserved tomato production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Preserved Tomato Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2023, the amount of preserved tomatoes exported in Africa amounted to X tons, stabilizing at the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, preserved tomato exports reduced to $X in 2023. In general, exports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tunisia was the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. Morocco (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Egypt (X%) and South Africa (X%).

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to preserved tomato exports from Tunisia stood at X%. At the same time, Egypt (X%) and Morocco (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Egypt emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Tunisia (X p.p.) and Egypt (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Morocco and South Africa saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, the largest preserved tomato supplying countries in Africa were Morocco ($X), Tunisia ($X) and Egypt ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Egypt, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 2023, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Preserved Tomato Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2023, supplies from abroad of preserved tomatoes was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, preserved tomato imports rose markedly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, South Africa (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons) represented the key importers of preserved tomatoes in Africa, together recording approx. X% of total imports. Mauritania (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Gabon (X%). Angola (X tons), Congo (X tons), Equatorial Guinea (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest preserved tomato importing markets in Africa were South Africa ($X), Mauritius ($X) and Gabon ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Angola, Egypt, Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Mauritania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Egypt, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2023, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, preserved tomato import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Mauritania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform