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Frozen vegetables market in Sub-Saharan Africa

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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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 frozen vegetables market in Sub-Saharan Africa expanded from 239.7 thousand tons in 2018 to 353.8 thousand tons in 2023, with periods of growth and stabilization. In the earlier years, urbanization and a demographic shift toward a larger 35-44 age group supported consumer demand for frozen foods as a convenient option. An average import tariff of 25.8% in 2018 also influenced market conditions by affecting the cost of imported goods.

Market volume saw a significant increase in 2023, reaching 353.8 thousand tons. This growth was driven by a rising consumer preference for convenient and health-conscious frozen products, alongside increased tourism which boosted demand from the food service sector. The planned entry of a new player, Godrej Yummiez, pointed to ongoing market diversification. Furthermore, new food additive regulations introduced in late 2023 and early 2024, set to take effect in 2025, along with the expansion of e-commerce platforms, began to shape the regulatory and distribution landscape.

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 frozen vegetables in Sub-Saharan Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of frozen vegetables, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of frozen vegetables, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Sub-Saharan Africa's frozen vegetable production volume grew for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 260.8 thousand tonnes of frozen vegetables, marking a 23.1% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 21.3%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 6.7%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 211.7 thousand tonnes, with the largest decline of 1.5% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.5%)	0.1%	23.1%	6.7%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output value of frozen vegetables in Sub-Saharan Africa reached 697.6 million US dollars, representing a significant increase of 53.0% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 17.9%, corresponding to an annualized rate of 5.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 456.0 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 23.9% that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.3%	(23.9%)	53.0%	5.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports frozen vegetables from Sub-Saharan Africa

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, Sub-Saharan Africa's frozen vegetable exports declined in 2020. The export volume stood at 34 949 tonnes, down by 17.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 28.7%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 8.8%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 42 463 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 45.3% that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.6%	45.3%	(17.7%)	8.8%

Source: SHEV.io

The export market for frozen vegetables in volume terms was highly diversified from 2017 to 2020. The United Kingdom accounted for 21.9% of exports, France for 4.4%, and the Netherlands for 3.0%, together representing just 29.4% of total flows. The remaining 70.6% was distributed among numerous other countries.

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, K $ US

Sub-Saharan Africa's frozen vegetable exports in value terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 93 490 thousand US dollars, reflecting a year-on-year rise of 2.3%. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 25.1%, corresponding to an annualized rate of 7.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.6%	10.5%	2.3%	7.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and France formed the core of Sub-Saharan Africa's frozen vegetable exports in value terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 43.5% of exports, the Netherlands for 9.9%, and France for 5.7%, together representing 59.1% of total flows.

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 frozen vegetables to Sub-Saharan Africa

Imports in kind, t

Sub-Saharan Africa imported 59 162 tonnes of frozen vegetables in 2020, marking a moderate decline of 9.9% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 11.5%, equating to an annualized decline of 4.0%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 57 222 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 14.4%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 14.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.4%)	14.8%	(9.9%)	(4.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, frozen vegetable imports to Sub-Saharan Africa in volume terms were not concentrated among a few key markets. Belgium accounted for 19.7% of imports, China for 6.3%, and the Netherlands for 5.9%, together representing only 31.9% of total flows.

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, K $ US

Sub-Saharan Africa imported approximately 59 238 thousand US dollars worth of frozen vegetables in 2020, which is 11.9% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value decreased by 13.4%, corresponding to an annualized decline of 4.7%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 3.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.6%)	3.1%	(11.9%)	(4.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

The structure of frozen vegetable imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 indicates a diversified set of trading partners. Belgium accounted for 23.3% of imports, China for 5.8%, and New Zealand for 5.4%, together representing only 34.6% of total flows. The remaining 65.4% was dispersed among numerous 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