Africa: Vegetable And Melon Market 2024

Vegetable And Melon Market Size in Africa

The African vegetable and melon market amounted to $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable And Melon Production in Africa

In value terms, vegetable and melon production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Egypt (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Algeria (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Morocco, Kenya, South Africa, Sudan, Tunisia, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Niger, Cameroon and Malawi lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

The average vegetable and melon yield totaled X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 2022, the total area harvested in terms of vegetables and melons production in Africa reached X ha, remaining constant against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable and melon production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Vegetable And Melon Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, vegetable and melon exports in Africa rose rapidly to X tons, growing by X% against the previous year. Total exports indicated a prominent 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 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, vegetable and melon exports reached $X in 2022. Total exports 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, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Morocco (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons), together recording X% of total export. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), creating an X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Kenya (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Morocco ($X) remains the largest vegetable and melon supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Ethiopia, with a X% share.

In Morocco, vegetable and melon exports expanded 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 Ethiopia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 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 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, 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 Kenya ($X per ton), while Ethiopia ($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.

Vegetable And Melon Imports

Imports in Africa

Vegetable and melon imports rose significantly to X tons in 2022, growing by X% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vegetable and melon imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Mauritania (X tons), Somalia (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Ghana (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Uganda (X tons), Mali (X tons), Guinea (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Djibouti (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Somalia ($X), Egypt ($X) and Mauritania ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports. Nigeria, Cote d'Ivoire, Senegal, Morocco, Ghana, Djibouti, Algeria, Mali, Guinea and Uganda lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Nigeria, 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, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, 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. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Nigeria ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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