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Potato market in Middle Africa

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Middle Africa" region includes following countries:

Angola

Cameroon

Central African Republic

Chad

Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Equatorial Guinea

Gabon

Sao Tome and Principe

Earlier Report Observations

New entrants in the potato sector within the Adamaoua region diversified local supply in 2018, while favorable climatic conditions supported agricultural yields. However, the market volume declined to 946 thousand tonnes in 2019. The Covid-19 pandemic affected intra-regional trade in 2020, but measures to boost community commerce and local fairs helped the market recover to 957 thousand tonnes.

In 2021, the adoption of online platforms like Jangolo Farm improved distribution and direct sales, contributing to a modest market increase. A major growth driver emerged in 2022 when the government distributed improved potato seeds in the West region, aiming to raise yields. This initiative significantly boosted production, lifting market volume to 1 032 thousand tonnes.

The market eased slightly to 1 028 thousand tonnes in 2023, stabilizing near the previous year's high level.

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 Middle Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Middle 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola 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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola 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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola 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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola 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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola 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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola 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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola 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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola 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 potato in Middle Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of potato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of potato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Middle Africa produced 952 thousand tons of potatoes in 2020, representing a modest increase of 1.2% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production declined by 2.5%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 0.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 941 thousand tons, while the peak occurred in 2018 with 982 thousand tons. The most significant drop in production was observed in 2019, when it fell by 4.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.5%	(4.2%)	1.2%	(0.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports potato from Middle Africa

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, indicating a volatile market environment. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 at 129 tons and peaked in 2019 at 710 tons, representing a 5.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, potato exports from Middle Africa amounted to 331 tons, marking a sharp year-over-year decline of 53.4%. The largest decrease occurred in 2018 with a drop of 71.2%, while the most substantial increase was recorded in 2019 at 449.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(71.2%)	449.8%	(53.4%)	(9.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Spain remained the primary destination for potato exports in kind, accounting for 2.1% 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 Middle Africa in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the observed period. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 95 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was reached in 2019 at 372 thousand US dollars, showing a 3.9-fold variation. In 2020, cross-border shipments of potatoes from Middle Africa amounted to 192 thousand US dollars, which is 48.5% lower than in 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a decrease of 55.1%, and the most significant increase was in 2019 at 289.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(55.1%)	289.6%	(48.5%)	(3.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, potato exports from Middle Africa in value terms were widely distributed across partner countries. Spain accounted for 11.4% of export value, Namibia for 1.2%, and France for 1.1%. Together, these three countries represented only 13.7% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports potato to Middle Africa

Imports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of potatoes to Middle Africa declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 5 136 tons, which is 9.0% lower than in 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 74.5%, equating to an average annual decline of 36.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(41.1%)	(52.5%)	(9.0%)	(36.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the period from 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for potato imports in kind to Middle Africa were South Africa, accounting for 44.3% of imports, Belgium with 17.4%, and Portugal with 12.2%. Collectively, these three countries represented 73.9% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Imported potato volumes to Middle Africa declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports stood at 3 181 thousand US dollars, reflecting an 11.3% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 69.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -32.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(19.1%)	(57.0%)	(11.3%)	(32.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the primary suppliers of potatoes to Middle Africa in value terms were South Africa, accounting for 44.8% of import value, Belgium with 17.4%, and the Netherlands with 11.7%. Together, these three countries made up 73.9% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io