Africa: Asparagus Market 2024

Asparagus Market Size in Africa

After six years of growth, the African asparagus market decreased by X% to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a prominent expansion. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

Asparagus Production in Africa

In value terms, asparagus production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Kenya (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of asparagus production, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, asparagus production in Kenya exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Morocco (X tons), fourfold. Madagascar (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In Kenya, asparagus production increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Morocco (X% per year) and Madagascar (X% per year).

The average asparagus yield soared to X tons per ha in 2023, growing by X% on 2022. Overall, the yield enjoyed measured growth. Over the period under review, the asparagus yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, 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 2023, the harvested area of asparagus in Africa shrank significantly to X ha, declining by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Asparagus Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2023, overseas shipments of asparagus increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, asparagus exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, exports saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Morocco was the largest exporter of asparagus in Africa, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. Madagascar (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by South Africa (X tons) and Namibia (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. Nigeria (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

Exports from Morocco increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Madagascar (X%), Namibia (X%), Nigeria (X%) and South Africa (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Madagascar emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Madagascar, South Africa, Namibia and Nigeria increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Morocco ($X), Madagascar ($X) and South Africa ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Madagascar, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2022, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Madagascar (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Asparagus Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2023, the amount of asparagus imported in Africa soared to X tons, picking up by X% against 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, asparagus imports soared to $X in 2023. In general, imports posted a temperate increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Madagascar (X tons) represented the largest importer of asparagus, committing X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), making up a X% share of total imports. Morocco (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Madagascar was also the fastest-growing in terms of the asparagus imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Morocco (X%) and South Africa (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Madagascar (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Morocco (X p.p.) and South Africa (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Madagascar ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported asparagus in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Madagascar, asparagus imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Madagascar (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform