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Cauliflowers and broccoli market in Africa

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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 African market for fresh cauliflowers and broccoli entered the period with the introduction of new heat-tolerant cauliflower varieties in 2018, which enhanced yield potential for warm-season production. Market volume then dipped to 393.7 thousand tonnes in 2019 before rising to 448.4 thousand tonnes in 2020, a growth achieved despite noted challenges in maintaining head quality and compactness due to high temperatures.

Health and dietary trends, including the popularity of low-carb diets, bolstered demand for cauliflower and broccoli as carbohydrate replacements from 2021 onward. That year, seasonal climatic factors affecting head formation and marketability contributed to a temporary reduction in volume to 438.9 thousand tonnes. A strong expansion followed, with the market growing to 460.5 thousand tonnes in 2022 and surging to 534.4 thousand tonnes in 2023.

By 2024, the broader vegetable sector demonstrated resilience, with cauliflowers and broccoli supported by shifting consumer preferences toward fresh, plant-based produce and convenient meal options, factors that underpin stable market conditions.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria 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 cauliflowers and broccoli in Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of cauliflowers and broccoli, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cauliflowers and broccoli, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Africa produced 450.4 thousand tons of cauliflowers and broccoli, marking a 13.7% year-on-year increase. Production grew by 20.2% between 2017 and 2020, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 6.3%. The only decline during this period occurred in 2019, when production fell by 2.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.1%	(2.1%)	13.7%	6.3%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Africa's cauliflowers and broccoli production has now increased for three consecutive years. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 134 million US dollars, reflecting a strong 13.2% rise compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 35.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.0%	10.5%	13.2%	10.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cauliflowers and broccoli from Africa

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, Africa's exports of cauliflowers and broccoli declined in 2020. Exports reached 4 296 tons, representing a significant 22.0% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 3.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.1%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 5 508 tons, which also saw the largest annual increase of 17.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.6%	17.7%	(22.0%)	1.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Africa's exports of cauliflowers and broccoli were relatively evenly distributed among trading partners. Russia accounted for 18.5% of exports in kind, the United Kingdom for 9.0%, and Belarus for 6.4%. Together, these three countries represented just 33.9% 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 Africa in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, the value of Africa's cauliflowers and broccoli exports declined in 2020. Exports totaled 10 814 thousand US dollars, down 22.3% year-on-year. From 2017 to 2020, export value increased by 16.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 13 921 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 32.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.5%	32.9%	(22.3%)	5.1%

Source: SHEV.io

The partner structure for Africa's cauliflowers and broccoli exports in value terms remained fragmented between 2017 and 2020. The United Kingdom accounted for 22.5% of export value, Russia for 17.7%, and the Netherlands for 7.3%. Combined, these three countries represented only 47.5% of total flows, with no single country holding a dominant share.

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 cauliflowers and broccoli to Africa

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Africa's imports of cauliflowers and broccoli reached 2 320 tons, down 23.2% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 7.9%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 2.7%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 028 tons, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 3 021 tons, which also saw the largest annual increase of 49.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(19.5%)	49.0%	(23.2%)	(2.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium was the largest supplier of cauliflowers and broccoli to Africa, accounting for 3.8% of imports in kind, followed by Portugal at 2.6% and France at 2.0%. Together, these three countries represented just 8.5% of total imports, with the remainder coming from a wide range of smaller partners.

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

Africa's imports of cauliflowers and broccoli declined for the second consecutive year in 2020. Import value was recorded at 3 581 thousand US dollars, showing a solid 10.7% year-on-year drop. Between 2017 and 2020, import value decreased by 2.7%, with a compound annual decline of 0.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 4 077 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 10.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.8%	(1.6%)	(10.7%)	(0.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

The market base for Africa's cauliflowers and broccoli imports in value terms was broad between 2017 and 2020. Belgium accounted for 5.6% of import value, France for 4.2%, and the Netherlands for 4.0%. Together, these three countries represented just 13.8% of total flows, with the remaining 86.2% shared among numerous other countries.

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