Africa: Sugar Crop Market 2024

Sugar Crop Market Size in Africa

The African sugar crop market fell markedly to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sugar Crop Production in Africa

In value terms, sugar crop production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Egypt (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Kenya (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Uganda, Swaziland, Zambia, Sudan, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

The average sugar crop yield amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the sugar crop harvested area in Africa fell to X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. The harvested area 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 recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Sugar Crop Exports

Exports in Africa

Sugar crop exports fell sharply to X tons in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sugar crop exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Morocco represented the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. Egypt (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Algeria (X%). The following exporters - Tunisia (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Morocco ($X) remains the largest sugar crop supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Algeria ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Morocco amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Algeria (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted modestly 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 Morocco ($X per ton), while Egypt ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Sugar Crop Imports

Imports in Africa

For the fourth year in a row, Africa recorded growth in overseas purchases of sugar crops, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, sugar crop imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Morocco (X tons) was the major importer of sugar crops, generating X% of total imports. Algeria (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Tunisia (X tons) and Egypt (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. The following importers - South Sudan (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total imports.

Morocco was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sugar crops imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tunisia (X%), Egypt (X%), Nigeria (X%), South Sudan (X%) and Algeria (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Morocco (X p.p.), Tunisia (X p.p.) and Egypt (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Algeria saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sugar crops in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Algeria, with a X% share.

In Morocco, sugar crop imports 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: Egypt (X% per year) and Algeria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate resilient growth. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Algeria ($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 Sudan (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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