Africa: Strawberry Market 2024

Strawberry Market Size in Africa

In 2022, the African strawberry market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. The total consumption indicated buoyant growth 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Strawberry Production in Africa

In value terms, strawberry production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 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.

Egypt (X tons) remains the largest strawberry producing country in Africa, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, strawberry production in Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Morocco (X tons), threefold. South Africa (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Egypt amounted to X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Morocco (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

The average strawberry yield shrank slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the strawberry yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The strawberry harvested area declined to X ha in 2022, waning by X% against the year before. The total harvested area indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, strawberry harvested area decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to strawberry production reached the maximum at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Strawberry Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of strawberries were exported in Africa; surging by X% compared with the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, strawberry exports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a strong 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 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together achieving X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports. Ethiopia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by South Africa (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest strawberry supplying countries in Africa were Egypt ($X), Morocco ($X) and South Africa ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, South Africa, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, strawberry export price increased by X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped in the following year.

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 ($X per ton), while Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Strawberry Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, imports of strawberries in Africa fell to X tons, waning by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, strawberry imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons), distantly followed by Mauritius (X tons), Libya (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Lesotho (X tons) and Botswana (X tons) represented the key importers of strawberries, together generating X% of total imports. Nigeria (X tons), Sudan (X tons), Seychelles (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Cabo Verde (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest strawberry importing markets in Africa were Mauritius ($X), Libya ($X) and South Africa ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Namibia, Cote d'Ivoire, Seychelles, Sudan, Botswana, Cabo Verde, Mozambique, Algeria, Nigeria and Lesotho lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Lesotho, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Import price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, strawberry import price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Lesotho ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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