Frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize market in Sub-Saharan Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The market for frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize in Sub-Saharan Africa showed considerable movement between 2018 and 2023. Volume began at 101.2 thousand tons in 2018 and saw minimal change in 2019, before a substantial increase to 140.9 thousand tons in 2020.

This was followed by a reduction to 119.8 thousand tons in 2021. Growth returned strongly over the next two years, with the market reaching 152.6 thousand tons in 2022 and then rising sharply to 203.2 thousand tons in 2023.

The overall period ended with market volume more than double its starting point, characterized by significant growth phases in 2020 and 2023 that offset the intermediate decline.

Production frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize in Sub-Saharan Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize, 2017-2020

World map of production of frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize, 2017-2020

In Sub-Saharan Africa, production of frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize reached 139.0 K t in 2020, marking a significant 44.9% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 44.3%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 13.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 95.9 K t, with the largest decline of 3.4% occurring that same year.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Frozen vegetable production, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, in Sub-Saharan Africa saw its third consecutive year of growth in 2020. The output was valued at 453.4 M $ US, reflecting a sharp rise of 57.9% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 77.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.0%.

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

Exports frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize from Sub-Saharan Africa

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, cross-border shipments of frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize from Sub-Saharan Africa totaled 21 516 t, up 2.2% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 7.8%, with a CAGR of 2.5%. The peak was in 2018 at 22 587 t, which also saw the largest increase of 13.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 6.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom was the largest buyer of frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize from Sub-Saharan Africa, accounting for 52.4% of exports in kind. The Netherlands followed with 7.0%, and Belgium with 2.3%. Together, these three countries formed 61.6% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Exports of frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize from Sub-Saharan Africa increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 70 199 K $ US, an 11.3% uptick from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 32.3%, with a CAGR of 9.8%.

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

In the 2017-2020 period, the United Kingdom led as the main destination for exports in value terms, with a 58.0% share. The Netherlands accounted for 13.3%, and the United Arab Emirates for 4.2%. Combined, these three countries represented 75.5% of total export flows in value terms for frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize from Sub-Saharan Africa.

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

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

Imports frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize to Sub-Saharan Africa

Imports in kind, t

After two years of gains, imports of frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize into Sub-Saharan Africa declined in 2020. The volume imported was approximately 23 453 t, down 7.4% from 2019. The highest import level was recorded in 2019 at 25 335 t, while the largest increase of 5.1% occurred in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium was the leading source for imports in kind, with a 41.8% share. China followed with 16.3%, and the Netherlands with 4.4%. Together, these three markets accounted for 62.5% of total import flows in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize into Sub-Saharan Africa declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, amounting to 27 844 K $ US, an 8.8% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 6.7%, equating to an annualized decline of 2.3%. The peak was in 2018 at 34 213 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 14.6%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 10.8%.

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

The partner structure for imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was fragmented. Belgium led with 33.3%, followed by China at 10.1%, and France at 5.3%. Together, these three countries accounted for 48.8% of total import flows, with no single country holding a dominant share.

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

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