Not further prepared dried vegetables market in Northern Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The market for not further prepared dried vegetables in Northern Africa experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After maintaining a volume around 40 000 t in 2018 and 2019, the domestic market contracted sharply to 26 510 t in 2020 and further to 18 152 t in 2021. A recovery began in 2022, with the market reaching 28 785 t, and continued into 2023, rising to 34 437 t. In value terms, this rebound was even more pronounced, with the market growing from 87.2 million $ US in 2022 to 129.2 million $ US in 2023.

The market recovery in 2023 was supported by structural developments across the region. In Morocco, a government initiative to modernize wholesale fruit and vegetable markets aimed to streamline distribution and improve price control, potentially enhancing supply chain efficiency for dried vegetables. Concurrently, the gradual introduction of freeze-dried fruits and vegetables created a new, premium product segment, catering to growing consumer demand for convenient and healthy options. In Algeria, strategic foreign investment entered the sector as Agrana Fruit acquired a stake in a leading local processor, ELAFRUITS, strengthening industrial capacity and innovation for processed fruit and vegetable products, which includes dried vegetables.

Further regulatory measures emerged in early 2024, with Algeria's cancellation of the 9% value-added tax on dried vegetables to reduce consumer prices and support purchasing power. While drought conditions in Morocco affected fresh produce supply and prices, this may have increased interest in shelf-stable alternatives like dried vegetables.

Production not further prepared dried vegetables in Northern Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of not further prepared dried vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of not further prepared dried vegetables, 2017-2020

Northern Africa's production of not further prepared dried vegetables declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 50 319 tonnes, representing a 12.5% decrease compared to 2019. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production actually increased by 6.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.0%. The peak production was recorded in 2018 at 58 121 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 22.7%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two years of growth, the value of not further prepared dried vegetables production in Northern Africa declined. In 2020, output was valued at 139.5 million US dollars, a 22.8% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 4.8%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 1.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 180.7 million US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 17.0%.

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

Exports not further prepared dried vegetables from Northern Africa

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, exports of not further prepared dried vegetables from Northern Africa rebounded. In 2020, exports reached 25 975 tonnes, showing a significant year-over-year increase of 36.9%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 23.6%, representing an average annual growth rate of 7.3%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 18 973 tonnes, while the largest annual decline occurred in 2018 at 8.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, the Netherlands, and Germany were the primary markets for Northern Africa's dried vegetable exports in volume terms. Italy accounted for 22.4% of exports, followed by the Netherlands at 19.2%, and Germany at 13.2%. Together, these three countries represented 54.8% of total export flows.

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

The value of not further prepared dried vegetables exports from Northern Africa increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 71.995 million US dollars, marking a 20.8% year-over-year advance. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 10.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 56.456 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual decline of 13.1%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, the Netherlands, Italy, and Germany formed the key group of trading partners for Northern Africa's dried vegetable exports in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 20.1% of export value, Italy for 17.9%, and Germany for 14.6%. Collectively, these three countries represented 52.6% of total export flows.

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 not further prepared dried vegetables to Northern Africa

Imports in kind, t

Imports of not further prepared dried vegetables into Northern Africa increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 2 166 tonnes, representing a substantial 64.1% year-over-year improvement. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 15.5%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 4.9%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 120 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual decline of 40.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, India, and Spain were the main sources of dried vegetable imports into Northern Africa in volume terms. China accounted for 33.4% of imports, India for 15.6%, and Spain for 5.6%. Together, these three countries represented 54.7% of total import flows.

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

The value of not further prepared dried vegetables imports into Northern Africa increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 6.276 million US dollars, corresponding to a dramatic 41.2% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 9.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 3.854 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual decline of 44.4%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, China, India, and France played the leading roles in Northern Africa's dried vegetable imports in value terms. China accounted for 32.9% of import value, India for 11.4%, and France for 8.9%. Collectively, these three countries represented 53.3% of total import 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