Homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées and pastes market in Northern Africa

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées and pastes in Northern Africa grew from 2 767 t to 4 607 t. This expansion was supported by increasing consumer demand for processed exotic fruits like mango, which encouraged local production investments and led to the start of domestic output in 2019, rising rapidly to 1 469 t by 2020.

After 2020, the market stabilized at approximately 4 600 t in 2021. A significant shift occurred in 2022 when the market volume fell to 3 286 t, primarily due to a sharp rise in exports exceeding 5 000 t. By 2023, the market recovered to 4 642 t as domestic production continued to expand, reaching 5 000 t.

Production homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées and pastes in Northern Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées and pastes, 2017-2020

World map of production of homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées and pastes, 2017-2020

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the period. Production reached its lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a {ampRatio}-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Northern Africa produced 1 469 tonnes of homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées and pastes, marking a 300.0% increase compared to 2019.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility over the observed timeframe. Production was at its lowest in 2017 and highest in 2020, with a {ampRatio}-fold gap. In 2020, the output of homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées and pastes in Northern Africa was valued at 4 424 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp rise of 311.3% compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern Africa in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées and pastes from Northern Africa

Exports in kind, t

The market showed signs of volatility during the period. Exports hit their minimum in 2018 at 250 tonnes and peaked in 2020 at 842 tonnes, representing a 3.4-fold variation. In 2020, Northern Africa exported 842 tonnes of homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées and pastes, a 44.2% increase from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 32.3%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 133.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure for exports in kind was fragmented. Spain accounted for 11.2% of exports in kind, Saudi Arabia for 10.4%, and Kuwait for 7.2%, together making up only 28.8% of total flows, with no single country achieving a dominant share.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Exports of homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées and pastes from Northern Africa increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totalled 2 536 thousand US dollars, a sharp rise of 48.3% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 96.3%, equivalent to an annualised rate of 25.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 078 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was in 2018 at 16.6%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 58.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure for exports in value terms was balanced rather than concentrated. Saudi Arabia represented 11.3% of exports in value terms, Spain 11.1%, and Kuwait 7.2%, jointly accounting for 29.7% of total flows, with many other countries making up the remaining 70.3%.

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

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

Imports homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées and pastes to Northern Africa

Imports in kind, t

Imports of homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées and pastes into Northern Africa increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 3 980 tonnes, a 9.9% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 28%, equating to an annualised rate of 8.6%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 3 017 tonnes. The largest decline was in 2018 at 2.9%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 20.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Greece dominated imports in kind, accounting for 76.8% of total flows, with a fragmented distribution among other markets.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Northern Africa's imports of homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées and pastes reached 5 162 thousand US dollars, a 15.0% advance compared to the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports increased by 27.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 8.5%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 20.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Greece, Turkey, and Italy remained the leading sources in the country structure of imports in value terms. Greece accounted for 47.5% of imports in value terms, Turkey for 13.4%, and Italy for 10.4%, together representing 71.3% of total flows.

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

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