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Carrots and turnips market in Africa

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Africa" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Libya

Morocco

Sudan

Western Sahara

Tunisia

Egypt

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 volume for fresh or chilled carrots and turnips in Africa experienced notable shifts between 2018 and 2023. After reaching 2 558 thousand tonnes in 2019, total consumption declined to 2 321 thousand tonnes by 2021, before recovering to 2 438 thousand tonnes in 2022 and stabilizing near 2 421 thousand tonnes in 2023.

Regulatory developments began shaping the market from 2023 onward, when the Competition Commission of South Africa launched a formal inquiry into the fresh produce sector to examine dynamics and pricing. Concurrently, updated food safety legislation and new phytosanitary standards introduced stricter controls on production and exports. Consumer demand simultaneously shifted toward healthier and gourmet vegetable options, supporting the development of new product segments like carrot-based noodles and premium salads.

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 Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in 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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria 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, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria 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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria 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, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria 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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria 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, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria 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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria 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, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria 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, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 carrots and turnips in Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Africa's production of carrots and turnips declined after two years of growth. In 2020, the continent produced 2 332 K t, marking an 8.3% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 2.7%, which translates to an average annual decline of 0.9%. The peak was reached in 2019 with 2 543 K t, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 4.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.3%	1.8%	(8.3%)	(0.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following a two-year decline, the value of carrots and turnips production in Africa rose. In 2020, output was valued at 1 966 M $ US, up 1.7% from 2019. However, over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 37.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -14.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 933 M $ US, which also saw the steepest decline of 21.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.5%)	(21.6%)	1.7%	(14.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports carrots and turnips from Africa

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes of carrots and turnips from Africa showed volatility during the observed period. The lowest point was in 2017, followed by a peak in 2019, representing a 2.7-fold increase between those years. In 2020, exports totaled 29 418 t, a significant 14.0% drop from the previous year. The highest volume was in 2019 at 34 203 t, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 93.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	93.1%	37.3%	(14.0%)	31.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia and the Netherlands were the primary markets for Africa's carrot and turnip exports, together accounting for 14.2% of total export volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, the value of carrots and turnips exports from Africa declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 24 808 K $ US, down 4.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 46.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.6%. The peak was in 2019 at 25 991 K $ US, and the largest year-on-year increase was in 2018 at 45.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	45.3%	5.7%	(4.6%)	13.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the value of carrots and turnips exports from Africa was widely distributed among partner countries. Russia accounted for 21.6% of export value, the Netherlands for 6.5%, and the United Kingdom for 4.5%. Together, these three countries represented just 32.6% 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 Africa in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports carrots and turnips to Africa

Imports in kind, t

Africa's imports of carrots and turnips increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached approximately 60 675 t, a 24.3% rise from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import volumes grew by 13%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.2%. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 44 353 t, which also saw the largest decline of 17.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.4%)	10.1%	24.3%	4.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, imports of carrots and turnips to Africa in volume terms were scattered across multiple countries. The Netherlands accounted for 19.8% of imports, Belgium for 12.6%, and France for 5.3%. Together, these three countries made up only 37.7% of total flows, with no single partner dominating.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of carrots and turnips imports to Africa rose for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports were recorded at 34 202 K $ US, a sharp 36.0% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value grew by 46.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.6%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 22 421 K $ US, which also experienced a decline of 4.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.0%)	12.1%	36.0%	13.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the value of carrots and turnips imports to Africa was spread across many countries. The Netherlands accounted for 21.8% of import value, Belgium for 15.9%, and France for 7.6%. Collectively, these three countries represented only 45.4% 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 Africa in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io