Africa: Spinach Market 2024

Spinach Market Size in Africa

In 2023, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the African spinach market, when its value increased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption saw a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Spinach Production in Africa

In value terms, spinach production expanded rapidly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Kenya (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of spinach production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, spinach production in Kenya exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Egypt (X tons), sixfold.

In Kenya, spinach production increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (X% per year) and Tunisia (X% per year).

In 2023, the average spinach yield in Africa reached X tons per ha, with an increase of X% compared with the year before. The yield indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2023: its figure 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, spinach yield decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the spinach yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the 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 2023, the spinach harvested area in Africa dropped modestly to X ha, falling by X% against the year before. The total harvested area indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2023: its figure 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, spinach harvested area increased by X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Spinach Exports

Exports in Africa

Spinach exports reduced rapidly to X tons in 2023, falling by X% on the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, spinach exports dropped significantly to $X in 2023. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) and Ghana (X tons) dominates exports structure, together constituting X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Morocco (X tons), comprising an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest spinach supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ghana ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ghana (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 ($X per ton), while Ghana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Spinach Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2023, the amount of spinach imported in Africa reduced to X tons, waning by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, spinach imports shrank to $X in 2023. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Swaziland (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Lesotho (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Namibia (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Angola (X tons) and Botswana (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2023.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Morocco (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest spinach importing markets in Africa were Namibia ($X), Mozambique ($X) and Swaziland ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Morocco, Lesotho, Angola, Botswana, Algeria and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Morocco, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 2023, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 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 Namibia ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform