Alliaceous vegetables market in Northern Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh or chilled alliaceous vegetables in Northern Africa rose from 8 164 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 9 085 thousand tonnes in 2021, marking a period of sustained expansion. This growth was followed by stabilization, with the market fluctuating near 9 000 thousand tonnes in 2022 and 2023.

In 2023, Morocco was identified as one of the world's leading exporters of these vegetables, with exports valued at USD 18.3 million. This strong export position indicates a robust production sector, which helped maintain domestic market supply during a period of stable overall volume.

Regional reports for 2024 highlighted significant growth in fresh vegetable production in parts of the Middle East and North Africa, suggesting continued investment in agricultural infrastructure. Concurrent global trends showing increased consumer focus on health and environmental impact may also influence demand patterns in the Northern African market.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Northern Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

Production of alliaceous vegetables in Northern Africa has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 8 802 thousand tons, marking a 1.4% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 10.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.4%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two years of growth, the value of alliaceous vegetables production in Northern Africa saw a decline. In 2020, output was valued at 4 538 million US dollars, down 2.3% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, however, production value increased by 24.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 4 647 million US dollars, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, at 17.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern Africa in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Northern Africa

Exports in kind, K t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 312.1 thousand tons, then surged to a peak of 580.3 thousand tons in 2019—a 1.9-fold difference. In 2020, deliveries from Northern Africa totaled 503.3 thousand tons, a 13.3% decrease from 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 44.4%, while the biggest increase came in 2019 with 85.9% growth.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export market for alliaceous vegetables was broadly diversified. Saudi Arabia accounted for 26.4% of exports by volume, Russia for 10.0%, and Ethiopia for 9.7%, together making up just 46.1% of total flows. The remaining 53.9% was distributed among numerous other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports hit their lowest point in 2018 at 158.3 million US dollars, then climbed to a maximum of 310.8 million US dollars in 2019—a swing of two times. In 2020, exports from Northern Africa reached 259.5 million US dollars, showing a significant decrease of 16.5% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 38.2%, while the biggest increase was recorded in 2019 with 96.4% growth.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, exports by value were spread across a wide range of partner countries. Saudi Arabia held a 24.3% share, Russia 11.8%, and the Netherlands 10.4%, collectively accounting for just 46.5% of total flows.

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

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

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Northern Africa

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of alliaceous vegetables into Northern Africa have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 47.6 thousand tons, up 9.8% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 4.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.5%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 33.4 thousand tons, with the largest decline that year at 26.7%. The biggest increase occurred in 2019, with a 29.9% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for imports by volume were Spain, with a 35.1% share, China at 28.6%, and Turkey at 5.5%. Together, these three countries accounted for 69.2% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of decline, the value of alliaceous vegetables imports into Northern Africa rebounded. In 2020, imports totaled 34.2 million US dollars, representing a sharp increase of 39.9% from the previous year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 7.6%, equating to an annualized decline of 2.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 34.2 million US dollars, with the largest drop in 2018 at 29.4%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Spain and China were the key partners for imports by value, together accounting for 83.0% of total flows, with other countries making up the remainder.

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

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