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Alliaceous vegetables market in Middle Africa

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Middle Africa" region includes following countries:

Angola

Cameroon

Central African Republic

Chad

Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Equatorial Guinea

Gabon

Sao Tome and Principe

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh alliaceous vegetables in Middle Africa fluctuated between 1 039 thousand tonnes and 1 129 thousand tonnes from 2018 to 2023. After reaching a peak of 1 129 thousand tonnes in 2018, consumption declined to 1 073 thousand tonnes in 2019, then partially recovered to 1 108 thousand tonnes in 2020. A further contraction to 1 039 thousand tonnes occurred in 2021, followed by growth to 1 110 thousand tonnes in 2022 and a slight decrease to 1 084 thousand tonnes in 2023.

In 2024, several developments emerged that could influence the market. Late-year floods in onion-producing regions of northern Cameroon caused widespread price increases, potentially disrupting supply chains for alliaceous vegetables. Simultaneously, the government launched the Integrated Agropastoral and Fisheries Import-Substitution Plan to enhance agricultural self-sufficiency, which may bolster local production. Additional measures included training programs for small vegetable traders, national tenders for farming equipment, updated agricultural calendars, and a revised list of authorized fertilizers, all aimed at improving production and market efficiency.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Middle Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Middle Africa in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production alliaceous vegetables in Middle Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Middle Africa produced 1 038 K t of alliaceous vegetables in 2020, marking a slight increase of 2.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 7.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1 048 K t, which saw an 8.6% increase. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest decline of 3.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Middle Africa in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.6%	(3.8%)	2.9%	2.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Middle Africa

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 8.6 times. In 2020, Middle Africa exported 754 t of alliaceous vegetables, representing a 69.1% decrease from the previous year. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 439 t, which saw a substantial increase of 282.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Middle Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	124.8%	282.4%	(69.1%)	38.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Nigeria and Uganda maintained leading positions in the export structure in kind, jointly accounting for 1.3% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Middle Africa in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. A 4.6-fold variation was observed between the minimum in 2017 and the maximum in 2019. In 2020, Middle Africa exported 1 134 K $ US of alliaceous vegetables, reflecting a decline of 27.7% from 2019. The highest export value was recorded in 2019 at 1 569 K $ US, which saw a significant increase of 350.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Middle Africa in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.9%	350.9%	(27.7%)	49.7%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, Spain and Nigeria remained the primary buyers of alliaceous vegetables from Middle Africa in value terms, with a combined share of 1.6% of total exports.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Middle Africa in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Middle Africa

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Middle Africa's imports of alliaceous vegetables increased. In 2020, imports amounted to 71 276 t, showing a modest advance of 6.0% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 21.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.8%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 67 261 t, which saw the largest decline of 17.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Middle Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.6%)	(17.1%)	6.0%	(7.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (30.0% of imports in kind), South Africa (17.6% of imports in kind), and China (16.5% of imports in kind) continued to lead as the main suppliers of alliaceous vegetables to Middle Africa, jointly accounting for 64.1% of total imports in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Middle Africa in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Middle Africa imported 28 103 K $ US of alliaceous vegetables in 2020, remaining relatively stable compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 33.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.8%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 23.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Middle Africa in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.6%)	(23.3%)	(0.0%)	(12.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017–2020, three main markets — the Netherlands, China, and South Africa — together accounted for 73.0% of total imports in value terms of alliaceous vegetables to Middle Africa.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Middle Africa in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io