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Frozen potatoes market in Africa

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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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 market volume for frozen potatoes in Africa increased from 159.2 thousand tons in 2018 to 243.0 thousand tons in 2023. This growth was interrupted by a decline to 164.7 thousand tons in 2020, but strong recovery followed, with the market adding over 47 thousand tons between 2021 and 2023.

Market development has been supported by the expansion of cold chain infrastructure, particularly in urban areas and transport hubs, which improved supply logistics and facilitated exports. Growing demand from quick service restaurants and a consumer shift toward convenience foods have driven consumption, while the emergence of small market players has increased supply. South Africa serves as a key production and export center due to its advanced farming techniques and year-round growing season, though the broader regional market faces constraints from limited cold storage and climatic vulnerabilities.

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 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 frozen potatoes in Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of frozen potatoes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of frozen potatoes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2018, Africa produced 151.7 thousand tonnes of frozen potatoes, marking the lowest output during the observed period. Production then surged by 24.9% in 2019 to reach a peak of 189.5 thousand tonnes. However, in 2020, output declined by 12.7% to 165.3 thousand tonnes.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.9%)	24.9%	(12.7%)	(0.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports frozen potatoes from Africa

Exports in kind, t

Africa's frozen potato exports showed significant volatility from 2017 to 2020. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017, then increased dramatically by 131.2% in 2019 to a peak of 26 204 tonnes. However, in 2020, exports fell sharply by 52.7% to 12 401 tonnes, representing a 2.4-fold difference between the peak in 2019 and the trough in 2017.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.4%	131.2%	(52.7%)	4.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Africa exported frozen potatoes to numerous countries, with a highly diversified market structure. The top three destinations—Belgium, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia—collectively accounted for just 26.8% of total export volumes, highlighting the broad distribution across many smaller partners.

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

Africa's frozen potato exports in value terms followed a volatile pattern from 2017 to 2020. The value peaked in 2019 at 24 188 thousand US dollars, reflecting an 18.3% increase. However, in 2020, exports dropped sharply by 51.5% to 11 722 thousand US dollars. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 44.4%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 17.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.0%)	18.3%	(51.5%)	(17.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the value-based export structure for Africa's frozen potatoes was highly fragmented. The leading buyers—Jordan (12.2%), Belgium (12.2%), and Saudi Arabia (7.3%)—together represented only 31.7% of total export value, with the majority spread across a wide range of smaller markets.

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 frozen potatoes to Africa

Imports in kind, t

Africa's imports of frozen potatoes in volume terms declined significantly from 2017 to 2020. Imports increased by 17.8% in 2019, but then fell sharply by 47.0% in 2020 to 11 772 tonnes. Over the entire period, imports decreased by 61%, translating to an annualized reduction of 26.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(37.5%)	17.8%	(47.0%)	(26.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Africa's import sources for frozen potatoes were highly diversified. The top three suppliers—the Netherlands (14.7%), Belgium (10.2%), and Denmark (3.7%)—accounted for only 28.7% of total import volumes, while the remaining 71.3% came from a long list of smaller markets.

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

In value terms, Africa's frozen potato imports experienced a substantial decline from 2017 to 2020. After a 14.3% increase in 2019, imports dropped by 51.6% in 2020 to 9 146 thousand US dollars. Overall, imports decreased by 60.7% over the period, with an annualized rate of decline of 26.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(28.9%)	14.3%	(51.6%)	(26.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the value-based import structure for frozen potatoes in Africa remained highly varied. The Netherlands (8.6%), Belgium (8.1%), and Denmark (3.7%) were notable suppliers, but their combined share reached only 20.4% of total import value, indicating a broad reliance on numerous smaller partners.

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