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Dried mushrooms market in SADC

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"SADC" region includes following countries:

Angola

Botswana

Comoros

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Eswatini

Lesotho

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Namibia

Seychelles

South Africa

Tanzania

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Earlier Report Observations

The market for dried mushrooms in SADC experienced strong and accelerating growth from 2018 to 2023, with total volume rising from 1 761 t to 6 332 t. This represents a more than threefold increase over the six-year period, with the most dramatic expansion occurring in 2022 and 2023.

This surge in market size was primarily fueled by a steep rise in imports, which climbed from 177 t in 2020 to 3 499 t by 2023. Domestic production also contributed, growing steadily from 1 635 t to 2 866 t over the same timeframe, though at a more moderate pace compared to the influx of foreign supply.

By 2023, imported dried mushrooms constituted the majority of the market volume, indicating a significant shift in supply sources to meet the rapidly growing consumption within the SADC region.

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 SADC
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in SADC in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 dried mushrooms in SADC

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of dried mushrooms, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of dried mushrooms, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

SADC's dried mushroom production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 2,147 tons of dried mushrooms, marking an 18.9% increase compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 41%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 12.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in SADC in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.4%	10.5%	18.9%	12.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports dried mushrooms from SADC

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Export volumes hit their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2017, with the peak being 11.6 times higher than the trough. In 2020, SADC exported 143.9 tons of dried mushrooms, a sharp increase of 434.4% from the year before. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 26.9 tons, while the largest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 77.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(77.0%)	(62.7%)	434.4%	(22.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Vietnam, China, and Russia were the top contributors to SADC's dried mushroom exports by volume. Vietnam accounted for 60.2% of exports, China for 7.8%, and Russia for 0.7%, together making up 68.7% 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 SADC in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market displayed an unstable trend over the period. The lowest export value was recorded in 2020, while the highest was in 2018, with a 16-fold difference between these years. In 2020, SADC's foreign dried mushroom supplies amounted to 107,000 US dollars, a significant drop of 51.9% year-on-year. The maximum value was in 2018 at 1,701,000 US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 86.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 52.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	52.9%	(86.9%)	(51.9%)	(54.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—China, Vietnam, and France—collectively absorbed 60.0% of the total value of dried mushroom exports from SADC.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports dried mushrooms to SADC

Imports in kind, t

SADC's dried mushroom imports have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region imported 176.8 tons of dried mushrooms, a decrease of 7.2% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 52.4%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 21.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(46.5%)	(4.1%)	(7.2%)	(21.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, the leading sources for dried mushroom imports to SADC by volume were China, Portugal, and Nigeria. China made up 46.1% of imports, Portugal 7.0%, and Nigeria 2.7%, together accounting for 55.8% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

SADC's dried mushroom import value has dropped for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports were recorded at 906,000 US dollars, down by 18.9% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 35.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -13.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.6%)	(10.6%)	(18.9%)	(13.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, imports of dried mushrooms to SADC in value terms were heavily concentrated on China, which represented 79.9% of total flows; other countries together accounted for the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io