Edible brassicas market in Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh edible brassicas in Africa expanded significantly between 2018 and 2022, with volume rising from 4 754 thousand tons to 6 407 thousand tons. In value terms, the market grew even more sharply, from $11 293 million to $15 771 million over the same period, indicating not only higher consumption but also increased prices or a shift toward more valuable products.

In 2023, market volume dipped to 6 197 thousand tons, a 3.3% decrease from the previous year's peak. However, market value continued to climb, reaching $17 310 million, suggesting that per-unit revenue improved despite the slight contraction in physical terms. Overall, the period from 2018 to 2023 saw a substantial increase in both the scale and the economic worth of the edible brassicas market in Africa.

Production edible brassicas in Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

World map of production of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

Africa's edible brassicas production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the continent produced 5 611 thousand tonnes of edible brassicas, marking a moderate rise of 7.7% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 22.8%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 7.1%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Africa's edible brassicas production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output of edible brassicas was valued at 14 457 million US dollars in Africa, indicating a robust increase of 19.0% relative to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 35.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.7%.

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

Exports edible brassicas from Africa

Exports in kind, t

Edible brassicas deliveries from Africa have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 11 084 tonnes, showing a decrease of 33.8% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 34.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -13.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner landscape for exports in kind was diverse. The Netherlands accounted for 9.8% of exports in kind, Russia for 3.8%, and the United Kingdom for 2.9%. Together, these three countries formed only 16.5% of total flows, while a substantial 83.5% was supplied to many other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year rise, edible brassicas deliveries from Africa declined. In 2020, exports came to 24 894 thousand US dollars, reflecting a robust reduction of 12.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 19.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 28 401 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 24.4% also occurring in that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, edible brassicas from Africa were supplied to a broad set of markets. The Netherlands accounted for 23.4% of exports in value terms, the United Kingdom for 14.3%, and Russia for 8.4%. Together, these three countries accounted for only 46.1% of total exports in value terms, while many smaller destinations formed the remaining 53.9%.

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

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

Imports edible brassicas to Africa

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Cross-border shipments of edible brassicas to Africa have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 11 843 tonnes, equivalent to an uptick of 20.3% relative to the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 17.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 6 914 tonnes, with the largest decline of 31.2% also in 2018. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 42.4%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, imports in kind of edible brassicas to Africa were not concentrated on a few key markets. China accounted for 2.3% of imports in kind, Belgium for 1.9%, and France for 1.3%. Jointly, these three countries accounted for only 5.5% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Edible brassicas imports to Africa have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 12 081 thousand US dollars, representing a 10.9% gain compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 44.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner landscape for imports in value terms was wide. Belgium accounted for 10.7% of imports in value terms, France for 4.6%, and China for 3.7%. Together, these three countries formed only 19.0% of total flows, while a substantial 81.0% was supplied from many other countries.

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

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