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Mushrooms and truffles market in Eastern Africa

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Eastern Africa" region includes following countries:

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

Earlier Report Observations

Production of fresh and chilled mushrooms in Eastern Africa expanded consistently from 3 298 t in 2018 to 3 843 t in 2023. This upward trend was fueled by a growing interest in commercial mushroom cultivation, especially among youth and urban residents, attracted by the crop's low input requirements, high yields, and superior nutritional profile compared to other varieties.

Total market volume followed a more variable path, peaking at 4 223 t in 2022. The rise was underpinned by heightened consumer awareness of mushrooms' health benefits and sustained demand from institutional buyers like hotels and supermarkets. Health-conscious trends further solidified demand, supporting market growth through the early 2020s.

The period also witnessed market diversification with the introduction of value-added products such as mushroom flour, developed through local university research. Training centers and mentorship programs emerged to support farmers, strengthening the supply base even as the total market volume experienced a moderate correction in 2023.

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 Eastern Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Eastern 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 British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to British Indian Ocean Territory 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 British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to British Indian Ocean Territory 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 British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory 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 British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to British Indian Ocean Territory 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 British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to British Indian Ocean Territory 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 British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory 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 British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from British Indian Ocean Territory 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 British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from British Indian Ocean Territory 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 British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory 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 British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from British Indian Ocean Territory 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 British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from British Indian Ocean Territory 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 British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory 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 mushrooms and truffles in Eastern Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of mushrooms and truffles, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of mushrooms and truffles, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Eastern Africa's production of mushrooms and truffles has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 3 520 tonnes, marking a 3.3% increase from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 10.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.5%	3.4%	3.3%	3.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports mushrooms and truffles from Eastern Africa

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed significant fluctuations during this period. In 2018, exports hit their lowest point at 128.9 tonnes, then surged to a peak of 703.0 tonnes in 2019, representing a dramatic 445.3% increase. By 2020, exports fell sharply to 461.5 tonnes, a 34.4% drop from the previous year, with the overall change from 2018 to 2019 being a 5.5-fold rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.9%)	445.3%	(34.4%)	52.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, South Africa, and France were the top destinations for Eastern Africa's mushroom and truffle exports by volume. The Netherlands accounted for 40.6% of exports, South Africa for 19.4%, and France for 9.1%, together making up 69.1% 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 Eastern Africa in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values experienced notable volatility. In 2018, they reached their minimum at 158 thousand US dollars, then jumped sharply in 2019 with a 1 252.8% increase. By 2020, exports peaked at 2 150 thousand US dollars, a slight 0.8% rise from 2019, resulting in a 13.6-fold difference between the low in 2018 and the high in 2020.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(79.0%)	1 252.8%	0.8%	41.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands, France, and Israel were the leading buyers of mushrooms and truffles from Eastern Africa by value. The Netherlands held a 52.8% share, France 14.6%, and Israel 5.6%, collectively representing 73.0% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports mushrooms and truffles to Eastern Africa

Imports in kind, t

After increasing for two years, imports of mushrooms and truffles into Eastern Africa declined. In 2018, imports grew by 12.3%, reaching a peak of 951.7 tonnes in 2019. However, by 2020, imports dropped to 633.2 tonnes, a 33.5% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 22.8%, with an average annual decline of 8.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.3%	3.4%	(33.5%)	(8.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa, the Netherlands, and the United Arab Emirates were the primary suppliers of mushrooms and truffles to Eastern Africa by volume. South Africa contributed 52.1% of imports, the Netherlands 6.7%, and the UAE 5.1%, together accounting for 64.0% 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 Eastern Africa in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year rise, import values for mushrooms and truffles into Eastern Africa decreased. In 2019, imports increased by 13.9% to a high of 3 793 thousand US dollars. By 2020, they fell to 2 050 thousand US dollars, a 46.0% drop from 2019. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports declined by 30.2%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 11.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.4%	13.9%	(46.0%)	(11.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017-2020 period, South Africa, the Netherlands, and France were the key suppliers of mushrooms and truffles to Eastern Africa by value. South Africa made up 47.0% of imports, the Netherlands 11.3%, and France 9.1%, with their combined share totaling 67.5% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io