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Alliaceous vegetables market in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Sub-Saharan Africa" region includes following countries:

Cabo Verde

Benin

Gambia

Ghana

Guinea

Côte d'Ivoire

Liberia

Mali

Mauritania

Niger

Nigeria

Guinea-Bissau

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Senegal

Sierra Leone

Togo

Burkina Faso

British Indian Ocean Territory

Burundi

Comoros

Mayotte

Ethiopia

Eritrea

French Southern Territories

Djibouti

Kenya

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Reunion

Rwanda

Seychelles

Somalia

Zimbabwe

South Sudan

Uganda

Tanzania

Zambia

Angola

Cameroon

Central African Republic

Chad

Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Equatorial Guinea

Gabon

Sao Tome and Principe

Botswana

Lesotho

Namibia

South Africa

Eswatini

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled alliaceous vegetables in Sub-Saharan Africa demonstrated steady growth from 2018 to 2023, with total volume expanding by 17% over the period. Starting at 9 341 thousand tonnes in 2018, consumption reached 10 966 thousand tonnes by 2023, reflecting a consistent upward trend in domestic production.

Production volumes rose each year, climbing from 8 644 thousand tonnes to 10 373 thousand tonnes, which formed the backbone of market expansion. Imports varied, peaking in 2020 at 1 029 thousand tonnes before moderating, while exports remained minimal. The market experienced a slight stabilization in 2021 at 9 958 thousand tonnes, but quickly resumed growth with strong increases in 2022 and 2023.

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 Sub-Saharan Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Sub-Saharan 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cabo Verde 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cabo Verde 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cabo Verde 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 Sub-Saharan 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

Sub-Saharan Africa's production of alliaceous vegetables has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 9 246 K t, marking a moderate increase of 3.1% from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 13.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.5%	3.7%	3.1%	4.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Sub-Saharan Africa

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of alliaceous vegetables from Sub-Saharan Africa have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region exported 152 K t, showing a measured rise of 5.7% compared to 2019. However, over the broader span from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 42.3%, averaging an annual decline of 16.8%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 125 K t. That year also saw the largest drop of 52.5%, while 2019 experienced the biggest increase at 14.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(52.5%)	14.9%	5.7%	(16.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands were the primary markets for Sub-Saharan Africa's alliaceous vegetable exports in volume terms, together accounting for 2.4% of the total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of alliaceous vegetable exports from Sub-Saharan Africa totaled 106.9 M $ US, reflecting an 8.6% decrease from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export value declined by 14.9%, with an average annual drop of 5.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 106.5 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 15.2%. In contrast, 2019 posted the highest increase at 9.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.2%)	9.8%	(8.6%)	(5.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and the United Arab Emirates formed the core of Sub-Saharan Africa's alliaceous vegetable exports in value terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 7.4% of export value, the Netherlands for 4.4%, and the United Arab Emirates for 0.6%. Together, these three markets represented 12.5% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Sub-Saharan Africa

Imports in kind, K t

Sub-Saharan Africa's imports of alliaceous vegetables reached 1 029 K t in 2020, a sharp increase of 43.3% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, import volume grew by 25.3%, averaging an annual rise of 7.8%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 718 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 12.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.1%	(12.6%)	43.3%	7.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017–2020 period, the Netherlands, China, and Sudan were the top suppliers of alliaceous vegetables to Sub-Saharan Africa in volume terms. The Netherlands held a 48.6% share, China 7.0%, and Sudan 6.5%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 62.1% of total import volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Sub-Saharan Africa imported alliaceous vegetables worth 354.4 M $ US, an abrupt increase of 34.2% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, import value rose by 30%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 264.0 M $ US, which also experienced the largest decline of 8.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.2%	(8.0%)	34.2%	9.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, the Netherlands, China, and Sudan remained the key partners for Sub-Saharan Africa's alliaceous vegetable imports in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 44.2% of import value, China for 13.7%, and Sudan for 4.9%. Together, these three countries made up 62.8% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io