In-shell almonds market in Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The African in-shell almonds market volume grew steadily from 285 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 354 thousand tons in 2022. This expansion was driven by a consistent increase in domestic production, which rose from 285 thousand tons to 348 thousand tons over the five-year period. The most significant annual production jump of 11.3% occurred between 2020 and 2021, directly boosting the overall market size.

After 2022, the market volume declined to 339 thousand tons in 2023. This contraction followed a decrease in production to 328 thousand tons. During this phase, imports saw a substantial rise, reaching 12.3 thousand tons in 2023, which helped to cushion the market from a steeper fall in total available supply.

Production in-shell almonds in Africa

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Top producers of in-shell almonds, 2017-2020

World map of production of in-shell almonds, 2017-2020

Africa's in-shell almond production has grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, the continent produced 296.6 thousand tonnes, marking a 1.4% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 4.1%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.4%. The most significant production decline occurred in 2018, with a minimal change of 0.0%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 2.7%.

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

Exports in-shell almonds from Africa

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The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports peaked in 2017 and hit their lowest point in 2020, with a 30-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Africa's in-shell almond shipments abroad amounted to 474 tonnes, reflecting a sharp decline of 53.3% year-over-year. The largest drop was observed in 2018 at 96.6%, whereas the biggest increase occurred in 2019 with a rise of 108.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark, India, and Vietnam were the top destinations for Africa's in-shell almond exports by volume. Denmark accounted for 51.8% of exports, India for 7.1%, and Vietnam for 2.5%. Together, these three countries made up 61.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The data indicates irregular changes, suggesting a volatile market environment. Export values reached their highest point in 2017 and their lowest in 2018, with a 4.2-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Africa exported in-shell almonds worth 2 098 thousand US dollars, down by 46.8% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 582 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a drop of 76.2%, while the biggest increase was in 2019 with a rise of 149.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Denmark, France, and Vietnam were the main markets for Africa's in-shell almond exports by value. Denmark represented 35.0% of exports, France 10.2%, and Vietnam 9.3%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 54.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports in-shell almonds to Africa

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In 2020, Africa's in-shell almond imports reached 963 tonnes, showing a gradual decline of 3.3% from the year before. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 45%, which corresponds to an average annual decline rate of 18.1%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 680 tonnes. The largest drop occurred in 2018 with a decrease of 61.2%, while the most significant increase was in 2019 with a rise of 46.4%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, and Australia were the leading sources for Africa's in-shell almond imports by volume. Together, these three markets accounted for 57.8% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The market displayed signs of volatility during the observed period. Imports peaked in 2019 and reached their lowest point in 2018, with a 1.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Africa's in-shell almond imports totalled 4 196 thousand US dollars, representing a contraction of 16.7% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 2 806 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2019 at 5 038 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a drop of 21.7%, and the biggest increase was in 2019 with a rise of 79.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, and Australia were the key partners for Africa's in-shell almond imports by value. The United States accounted for 55.6% of imports, the United Arab Emirates for 16.3%, and Australia for 3.8%. Together, these three countries represented 75.6% of total import flows.

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

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