Africa: Market for Spices Except Pepper or Ginger 2024

Market Size for Spices Except Pepper or Ginger in Africa

The African market for spices except pepper or ginger amounted to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. 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. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Production of Spices Except Pepper or Ginger in Africa

In value terms, spices except pepper or ginger production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a strong 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of spices except pepper or ginger production was Ethiopia (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, spices except pepper or ginger production in Ethiopia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, South Africa (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 rate of growth in terms of volume in Ethiopia stood at X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Nigeria (X% per year).

The average spices except pepper or ginger yield shrank modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by X% against the year before. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the spices except pepper or ginger yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the spices except pepper or ginger harvested area in Africa was estimated at X ha, picking up by X% compared with the year before. 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Spices Except Pepper or Ginger

Exports in Africa

Spices except pepper or ginger exports expanded rapidly to X tons in 2022, with an increase of X% on the year before. Total exports indicated resilient 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, spices except pepper or ginger exports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a pronounced 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. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the largest exporter of spices except pepper or ginger in Africa, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Nigeria (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Tunisia (X%), Kenya (X%) and Ethiopia (X%). The following exporters - Morocco (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) - each finished at a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to spices except pepper or ginger exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Nigeria (X%), Egypt (X%), Kenya (X%), Tunisia (X%) and Ethiopia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nigeria emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Morocco (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Nigeria (X p.p.), Tunisia (X p.p.) and Kenya (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 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest spices except pepper or ginger supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kenya ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a X% share.

In South Africa, spices except pepper or ginger exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kenya (X% per year) and Nigeria (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Ethiopia ($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 mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Spices Except Pepper or Ginger

Imports in Africa

Spices except pepper or ginger imports surged to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% on the previous year. Total imports indicated a buoyant increase 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, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, spices except pepper or ginger imports soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a remarkable 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, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Nigeria (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. South Africa (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Algeria (X%), Botswana (X%) and Libya (X%). Tunisia (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Swaziland (X tons), Sudan (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Uganda (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest spices except pepper or ginger importing markets in Africa were Nigeria ($X), Morocco ($X) and South Africa ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Morocco, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, 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

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