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Frozen vegetables market in Middle Africa

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Middle Africa" region includes following countries:

Angola

Cameroon

Central African Republic

Chad

Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Equatorial Guinea

Gabon

Sao Tome and Principe

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for frozen vegetables in Middle Africa expanded to 6 476 tons in 2019 but then entered a sustained contraction, declining to 3 643 tons by 2023. The overall reduction amounted to approximately 35% from the peak, with the most pronounced decreases occurring in 2020 and 2021.

This downward trend was primarily driven by a surge in exports, which rose from 155 tons in 2018 to over 3 000 tons annually from 2022 onward. While domestic production increased steadily over the period, reaching 3 298 tons in 2023, and imports fluctuated, the net effect of rising outbound shipments reduced the volume available for domestic consumption.

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 Middle Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Middle Africa in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola 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 vegetables in Middle Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of frozen vegetables, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of frozen vegetables, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Middle Africa produced 2,793 tonnes of frozen vegetables, representing a 10.1% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 11%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 3.5%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 0.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.1%	(0.4%)	10.1%	3.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports frozen vegetables from Middle Africa

Exports in kind, t

Frozen vegetable exports from Middle Africa rose for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 1,576 tonnes. This marked a substantial increase of 640.9% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 1,291.7%, with an annualized growth rate of 140.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	37.0%	37.1%	640.9%	140.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Belgium, the United States, and Canada were the primary markets for Middle Africa's frozen vegetable exports in volume terms. Belgium accounted for 34.1% of exports, followed by the United States at 12.7% and Canada at 12.6%. Together, these three countries represented 59.4% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Frozen vegetable exports from Middle Africa increased for the third year in a row in 2020, totaling 460,000 US dollars. This represented a sharp rise of 82.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 699.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 99.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	38.4%	216.2%	82.6%	99.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the value of frozen vegetable exports from Middle Africa was widely distributed across partner countries. Belgium led with 16.6% of export value, followed by Canada at 10.1% and the United States at 9.4%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 36.0% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports frozen vegetables to Middle Africa

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Middle Africa imported 3,954 tonnes of frozen vegetables, a decrease of 4.8% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 6.4%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 2.1%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 3,226 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 4,153 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 13.2%, and the largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 28.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.2%)	28.7%	(4.8%)	2.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, Portugal, and France were the main suppliers of frozen vegetables to Middle Africa in volume terms. Belgium contributed 36.7% of imports, Portugal 17.9%, and France 5.8%. Together, these three countries accounted for 60.4% of total import volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, frozen vegetable imports into Middle Africa amounted to 4,637,000 US dollars, remaining broadly stable compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 21%, with an annualized decline of 7.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 4,517,000 US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 23.0%, while the largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 3.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(23.0%)	3.2%	(0.5%)	(7.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Belgium, Portugal, and France were the principal sources for Middle Africa's frozen vegetable imports in value terms. Belgium accounted for 30.9% of import value, Portugal for 24.2%, and France for 9.0%. Collectively, these three countries represented 64.0% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io