Africa: Apple Market 2024

Apple Market Size in Africa

In 2023, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the African apple market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

Apple Production in Africa

In value terms, apple production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were South Africa (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Egypt (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Morocco (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average apple yield reduced slightly to X tons per ha in 2023, approximately mirroring 2022. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2022, and then contracted in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of apples production in Africa shrank to X ha, leveling off at the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to apple production reached the maximum at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Apple Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2023, after four years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of apples, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2022, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

In value terms, apple exports shrank modestly to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2022, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2023, South Africa (X tons) represented the main exporter of apples in Africa, achieving X% of total export.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of apples. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest apple supplier in Africa.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to X% per year.

Apple Imports

Imports in Africa

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of apples decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apple imports shrank significantly to $X in 2023. In general, imports recorded a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Egypt was the main importer of apples in Africa, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. Libya (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Nigeria (X tons) and Senegal (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. Kenya (X tons), Zambia (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Cameroon (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to apple imports into Egypt stood at X%. At the same time, Nigeria (X%), Senegal (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Kenya (X%), Botswana (X%), Zambia (X%), Cameroon (X%), Namibia (X%), Morocco (X%) and Ghana (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nigeria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Zimbabwe experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Libya (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Nigeria (X p.p.), Senegal (X p.p.) and Kenya (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Egypt (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported apples in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Nigeria ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Libya, with a X% share.

In Egypt, apple imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Nigeria (X% per year) and Libya (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2023, 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 Egypt ($X per ton), while Zimbabwe ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform