Africa: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in Africa

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the African root and tuber market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Root And Tuber Production in Africa

In value terms, root and tuber production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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

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

In 2022, the average root and tuber yield in Africa reached X tons per ha, picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the root and tuber harvested area in Africa dropped modestly to X ha, with a decrease of X% compared with 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to root and tuber production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

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Root And Tuber Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of roots and tubers was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Total exports indicated buoyant growth 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber exports surged to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a prominent expansion 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 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) was the key exporter of roots and tubers, comprising X% of total exports. South Africa (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Ethiopia (X%), Tanzania (X%) and Ghana (X%). The following exporters - Morocco (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to root and tuber exports from Egypt stood at X%. At the same time, Kenya (X%), Morocco (X%), Tanzania (X%), Ghana (X%), Ethiopia (X%) and South Africa (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kenya emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Egypt (X p.p.) and Kenya (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Ethiopia (X p.p.) and 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 ($X) remains the largest root and tuber supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ethiopia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Ghana, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 Ghana ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of roots and tubers increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons), distantly followed by Algeria (X tons), Mali (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Rwanda (X tons), Mauritania (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) represented the largest importers of roots and tubers, together generating X% of total imports. Uganda (X tons), Somalia (X tons), Libya (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest root and tuber importing markets in Africa were Egypt ($X), Algeria ($X) and Morocco ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Mali, Tunisia, Mauritania, Senegal, Rwanda, Cote d'Ivoire, Libya, Somalia, Namibia and Uganda lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Uganda, 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, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X%. 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 Tunisia ($X per ton), while Uganda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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