Africa: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Africa

In 2022, the African fruit market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. 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 only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit Production in Africa

In value terms, fruit production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a dramatic slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X.4B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Egypt (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Uganda (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. South Africa, Algeria, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Cameroon, Tanzania, Morocco, Angola, Kenya and Malawi lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In 2022, the average yield of fruits in Africa fell to X tons per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the fruit 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 harvested area of fruits in Africa was estimated at X ha, stabilizing at 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Fruit Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of fruits increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total export 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, fruit exports declined slightly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) represented the key exporter of fruits, achieving X% of total exports. Egypt (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Morocco (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. Cameroon (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to fruit exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Algeria (X%), Morocco (X%), Egypt (X%) and Tunisia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Algeria emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Cote d'Ivoire (X%) and Cameroon (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (X p.p.), Morocco (X p.p.) and Algeria (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.) and Cameroon (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In South Africa, fruit exports 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 Morocco (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, which is down 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 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Fruit Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of fruits imported in Africa reached X tons, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated a moderate expansion 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 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fruit imports dropped slightly 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 throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Libya (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Niger (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) was the major importer of fruits in Africa, achieving X% of total import. The following importers - Tunisia (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Zambia (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) - each amounted to a X% 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, Egypt ($X), Morocco ($X) and Libya ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports. South Africa, Nigeria, Algeria, Senegal, Tunisia, Botswana, Kenya, Cote d'Ivoire, Zambia and Niger lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Tunisia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Niger ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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