Africa: Market for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries 2024

Market Size for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Africa

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the African market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption saw a noticeable curtailment. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Africa

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production rose 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 throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Morocco (X tons) remains the largest raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry producing country in Africa, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production in Morocco exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, South Africa (X tons), fourfold.

In Morocco, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (X% per year) and Zimbabwe (X% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in Africa surged to X tons per ha, with an increase of X% compared with 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the yield attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries production in Africa declined to X ha, shrinking by X% on 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries exported in Africa soared to X tons, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Morocco (X tons) was the main exporter of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries, committing X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports. Zimbabwe (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from Morocco stood at X%. At the same time, Zimbabwe (X%) and South Africa (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zimbabwe emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Morocco (X p.p.) and Zimbabwe (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, Morocco ($X) remains the largest raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Morocco, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (X% per year) and Zimbabwe (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Zimbabwe ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports in Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

South Africa represented the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. Nigeria (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Namibia (X tons), Mauritius (X tons) and Botswana (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. Angola (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

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

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mauritius ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Nigeria, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mauritius (X% per year) and Nigeria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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