Africa: Persimmon Market 2024

Persimmon Market Size in Africa

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the African persimmon market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. In general, consumption, however, showed a resilient increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Persimmon Production in Africa

In value terms, persimmon production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of persimmon production was South Africa (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, persimmon production in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Central African Republic (X tons), ninefold. Cameroon (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In South Africa, persimmon production increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Central African Republic (X% per year) and Cameroon (X% per year).

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Persimmon Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of persimmons were exported in Africa; reducing by X% on the year before. Overall, exports saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, persimmon exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the largest exporter of persimmons in Africa, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Morocco (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Egypt (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to persimmon exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Egypt (X%) and Morocco (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Egypt emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Morocco (X p.p.) and Egypt (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.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest persimmon supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

In South Africa, persimmon exports shrank by 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, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

Persimmon Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of persimmons decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, persimmon imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Morocco prevails in imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Egypt (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Morocco increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Egypt (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Egypt emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Democratic Republic of the Congo experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Algeria (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Morocco, Egypt and Democratic Republic of the Congo increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported persimmons in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a X% share of total imports. 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: Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Algeria ($X per ton), while Egypt ($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 a decline in the import price figures.

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