Africa: Tomato Ketchup Market 2024

Tomato Ketchup Market Size in Africa

The African tomato ketchup market rose slightly to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value 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. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Tomato Ketchup Production in Africa

In value terms, tomato ketchup production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Tomato Ketchup Exports

Exports in Africa

Tomato ketchup exports expanded markedly to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% against 2021. Total exports indicated a resilient 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, exports increased by X% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, tomato ketchup exports soared to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated resilient 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, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Egypt represented the main exporter of tomato ketchup and tomato sauces in Africa, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. South Africa (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Tanzania (X%). Rwanda (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to tomato ketchup exports from Egypt stood at X%. At the same time, Rwanda (X%), Tanzania (X%) and Kenya (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Rwanda emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Egypt (X p.p.), Tanzania (X p.p.) and Rwanda (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. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Egypt totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Rwanda ($X per ton), while Kenya ($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 mixed trends in the export price figures.

Tomato Ketchup Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, imports of tomato ketchup and tomato sauces in Africa expanded markedly to X tons, growing by X% against 2021. Total imports indicated a remarkable 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 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, tomato ketchup imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated resilient 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, imports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Rwanda (X tons), distantly followed by Morocco (X tons), Botswana (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Ghana (X tons) were the largest importers of tomato ketchup and tomato sauces, together committing X% of total imports. The following importers - Namibia (X tons), Libya (X tons), Somalia (X tons), Sudan (X tons), Angola (X tons), Sierra Leone (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Guinea (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Guinea (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest tomato ketchup importing markets in Africa were Rwanda ($X), Morocco ($X) and Botswana ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. South Africa, Namibia, Ghana, Sudan, Libya, Angola, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Guinea and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Guinea, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

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 Morocco ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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