Africa: Garlic Market 2024

Garlic Market Size in Africa

The African garlic market reached $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Garlic Production in Africa

In value terms, garlic production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of garlic production was Egypt (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, garlic production in Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Ethiopia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Algeria (X tons), with a X% share.

In Egypt, garlic 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: Ethiopia (X% per year) and Algeria (X% per year).

The average garlic yield reached X tons per ha in 2023, flattening at the year before. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the 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 2023, approx. X ha of garlic were harvested in Africa; stabilizing at 2022. The total harvested area indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2023: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, garlic harvested area decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the garlic harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Garlic Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2023, exports of garlic in Africa soared to X tons, picking up by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports posted strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, garlic exports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, exports posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Egypt dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. Madagascar (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to garlic exports from Egypt stood at X%. At the same time, Tanzania (X%) and Madagascar (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Egypt (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

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

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, garlic export price decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Garlic Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2023, supplies from abroad of garlic decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, garlic imports declined significantly to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Senegal (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) were the largest importers of garlic in 2023, resulting at approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Tunisia (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Kenya (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Mozambique (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Somalia (X tons) and Mali (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, 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, Morocco ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Senegal ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Nigeria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2023, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform