Flour or powder of fruits and nuts market in Middle Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The market for flour and powder from fruits and nuts in Middle Africa expanded consistently between 2018 and 2023, with production rising from 34 079 tons to 41 946 tons, an increase of over 20%. Market size grew similarly from 34 100 tons to 42 162 tons, while imports and exports remained minimal.

This growth was supported by the expansion of distribution channels, including the opening of new Kin Marché retail points in Kinshasa and plans for modern market infrastructure in regions like Kikwit. Additionally, initiatives to develop value-added processing, such as workshops on converting peppers and tomatoes into powder, encouraged diversification and higher output in the fruit and nut flour segment.

While inflationary pressures led to rising prices for ingredients in 2022 and 2023, government programs to stabilize maize flour prices through importer collaborations helped maintain production incentives. By 2024, improved market regulation and better availability contributed to lower prices for some staple foods, further supporting consumption.

Production flour or powder of fruits and nuts in Middle Africa

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Top producers of flour or powder of fruits and nuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of flour or powder of fruits and nuts, 2017-2020

Middle Africa's production of flour or powder from fruits and nuts has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 36 139 tonnes, marking a 4.0% increase from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production rose by 7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.3%.

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

Exports flour or powder of fruits and nuts from Middle Africa

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The market showed significant volatility during these years. Exports hit their lowest point in 2019, then surged to a peak in 2020, with a dramatic swing of 2 075 times between the two years. In 2020, Middle Africa exported 2.1 tonnes of flour or powder from fruits and nuts, representing an extraordinary increase of 207 400.0% compared to the previous year. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 0.0 tonnes, and the largest decline occurred that same year, dropping by 99.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—the United States, Italy, and the United Kingdom—collectively accounted for 17.0% of Middle Africa's total exports in volume of flour or powder from fruits and nuts.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Market behavior was marked by volatility during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019, then peaked in 2018, with a 171-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Middle Africa exported flour or powder from fruits and nuts valued at 5.1 thousand US dollars, showing a substantial gain of 11 898.3% from 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 0.0 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2018 at 7.3 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 99.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Kingdom, Italy, and the United States were the primary destinations for exports in value terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 26.3% of export value, Italy for 11.5%, and the United States for 6.1%. Together, these three markets made up 43.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports flour or powder of fruits and nuts to Middle Africa

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Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations over this period. Imports dropped to their lowest point in 2018, then climbed to a peak in 2020, with a 7.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Middle Africa imported 162.8 tonnes of flour or powder from fruits and nuts, which was 513.1% higher than the previous year. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 23.0 tonnes, and the largest decline occurred that year, decreasing by 44.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam, France, and the United States were the top suppliers of flour or powder from fruits and nuts to Middle Africa in volume terms. Vietnam contributed 48.1% of imports, France 12.7%, and the United States 11.1%. Combined, these three countries represented 71.9% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The market experienced volatility during these years. Imports fell to their lowest point in 2019, then rose to a peak in 2020, with a fluctuation of 4.8 times between the two years. In 2020, Middle Africa's imports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts were valued at 182.3 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp increase of 379.7% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 38.0 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred that year, dropping by 25.5%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Vietnam, France, and the United States formed the core of imports in value terms. Vietnam accounted for 36.3% of import value, France for 22.4%, and the United States for 15.7%. Together, these three suppliers made up 74.3% of total import flows.

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

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