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Fresh grapes market in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Sub-Saharan Africa" region includes following countries:

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 volume of the fresh grapes market in Sub-Saharan Africa remained relatively stable from 2018 to 2023, fluctuating between 1 639 and 1 775 thousand tonnes. Market value, however, showed a clearer upward trend, rising from 2 969 million US dollars in 2018 to 3 719 million US dollars in 2023 despite temporary dips.

In 2023, a 20-30% increase in field purchase prices for grapes in South Africa drove the market value up by 13.8%. This was accompanied by an industry shift towards new grape cultivars such as Sweet Celebration and Autumn Crisp, which enhanced product quality and market appeal. Additionally, strong export performance to counter-seasonal markets like the European Union and Middle East supported overall market activity.

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 Sub-Saharan Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Sub-Saharan 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 Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cabo Verde 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, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cabo Verde 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, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cabo Verde 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, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cabo Verde 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, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cabo Verde 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, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 fresh grapes in Sub-Saharan Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of fresh grapes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of fresh grapes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Following two years of decline, Sub-Saharan Africa's fresh grape production rebounded in 2020. The region produced 2 078 K t of fresh grapes that year, marking a 6.5% year-over-year increase. Production had reached its lowest point in 2019 at 1 950 K t, after experiencing its steepest decline of 6.3% in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.3%)	(0.6%)	6.5%	(0.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of fresh grape production in Sub-Saharan Africa reached 3 472 M $ US, rising 7.3% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value grew by 3.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 3 236 M $ US, while the highest came in 2018 at 3 505 M $ US. The most significant drop occurred in 2019 with a 7.7% decrease.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.5%	(7.7%)	7.3%	1.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fresh grapes from Sub-Saharan Africa

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Sub-Saharan Africa exported 326.8 K t of fresh grapes, representing a 2.5% decline compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 9.8%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 3.4%. The largest decrease was recorded in 2018 at 9.1%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2019 with 1.8% growth.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.1%)	1.8%	(2.5%)	(3.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, and Germany remained the top buyers of fresh grapes from Sub-Saharan Africa, accounting for 40.9%, 23.6%, and 4.5% of exports in kind respectively. Together, these three markets represented 69.1% of total exports in kind during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Sub-Saharan Africa's fresh grape exports declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, totaling 545.9 M $ US, which was 1.8% lower than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value decreased by 5.8%, translating to an annualized rate of 2.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 587.9 M $ US. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 with a 5.4% drop, while the largest increase took place in 2018 with 1.4% growth.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.4%	(5.4%)	(1.8%)	(2.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, and Canada led as the primary buyers of fresh grapes from Sub-Saharan Africa in value terms, representing 38.0%, 23.8%, and 5.1% of exports respectively. Their combined share reached 66.9% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fresh grapes to Sub-Saharan Africa

Imports in kind, K t

Fresh grape imports to Sub-Saharan Africa increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 24.4 K t, which represented a 4.6% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 18.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 5.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.1%	5.6%	4.6%	5.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the supplier base for fresh grapes to Sub-Saharan Africa was quite diverse. Egypt, Spain, and Italy were the leading suppliers, accounting for 19.3%, 13.3%, and 3.3% of imports in kind respectively. However, their combined share represented only 35.9% of total imports, with numerous other countries contributing smaller but meaningful portions.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Sub-Saharan Africa's fresh grape imports declined for the second straight year in 2020, reaching 47.8 M $ US, which marked a moderate 6.6% decrease from the previous year. Despite this recent decline, imports increased by 9.7% between 2017 and 2020, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 3.1%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 52.2 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 19.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.9%	(2.0%)	(6.6%)	3.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the country structure of fresh grape imports to Sub-Saharan Africa remained highly diversified in value terms. Egypt, Spain, and Italy accounted for 20.6%, 18.3%, and 3.3% of imports respectively, but together represented only 42.2% of total import value. The remaining 57.8% was distributed among a wide range of smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io