Democratic Republic of the Congo: Roots And Tubers Market 2020

Roots And Tubers Market Size in Democratic Republic of the Congo

The revenue of the roots and tubers market in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to $X in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, roots and tubers consumption continues to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Democratic Republic of the Congo roots and tubers consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Roots And Tubers Production in Democratic Republic of the Congo

In value terms, roots and tubers production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, roots and tubers production continues to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Democratic Republic of the Congo roots and tubers production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

Average yield of roots and tubers in Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at X ton per ha in 2018, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the roots and tubers yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the roots and tubers yield attained its peak figure level in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the harvested area of roots and tubers in Democratic Republic of the Congo totaled X ha, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the roots and tubers harvested area continues to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to roots and tubers production reached its maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Roots And Tubers Exports

Exports from Democratic Republic of the Congo

Roots and tubers exports from Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at X tons in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, roots and tubers exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Democratic Republic of the Congo exports peaked at X tons in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, roots and tubers exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, roots and tubers exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, roots and tubers exports reached their peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Thailand (X tons) represented the major exporter of roots and tubers, achieving X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Cambodia (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total exports. Vietnam (X tons), Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons), China (X tons) and Costa Rica (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Thailand increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Cambodia (+X%), Lao People's Democratic Republic (+X%) and the U.S. (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Cambodia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, Vietnam (-X%), Costa Rica (-X%) and China (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Thailand (+X p.p.), Cambodia (+X p.p.), the U.S. (+X p.p.) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (+X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) remains the largest roots and tubers supplier from Democratic Republic of the Congo, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Cambodia ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a X% share.

In Thailand, roots and tubers exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cambodia (+X% per year) and Vietnam (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The roots and tubers export price in Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at $X per ton in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the roots and tubers export price continues to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the export prices for roots and tubers reached their peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while Cambodia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lao People's Democratic Republic, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Roots And Tubers Imports

Imports into Democratic Republic of the Congo

In 2018, approx. X tons of roots and tubers were imported into Democratic Republic of the Congo; growing by X% against the previous year. In general, roots and tubers imports, however, continue to indicate an abrupt drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Democratic Republic of the Congo imports peaked at X tons in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, roots and tubers imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, roots and tubers imports, however, continue to indicate a deep descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, roots and tubers imports reached their peak figure at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

China dominates roots and tubers imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2018. The following importers - the U.S. (X tons), the UK (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the roots and tubers imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, the UK (+X%) and the U.S. (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, South Korea (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2007-2018, the share of South Korea (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported roots and tubers into Democratic Republic of the Congo, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

In China, roots and tubers imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the U.S. (+X% per year) and the UK (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The roots and tubers import price in Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at $X per ton in 2018, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the roots and tubers import price, however, continues to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. Democratic Republic of the Congo import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

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