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Potato starch market in Africa

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Africa" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Libya

Morocco

Sudan

Western Sahara

Tunisia

Egypt

Cabo Verde

Benin

Gambia

Ghana

Guinea

Côte d'Ivoire

Liberia

Mali

Mauritania

Niger

Nigeria

Guinea-Bissau

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Senegal

Sierra Leone

Togo

Burkina Faso

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

Angola

Cameroon

Central African Republic

Chad

Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Equatorial Guinea

Gabon

Sao Tome and Principe

Botswana

Lesotho

Namibia

South Africa

Eswatini

Earlier Report Observations

The African potato starch market volume declined to 63 744 t in 2019, influenced by heat and drought conditions that affected potato yields and supply in the preceding period. A strong recovery followed in 2020, with the market expanding to 75 789 t, initiating a phase of growth that continued into 2021, reaching 86 547 t.

Market volume stabilized at 88 229 t in 2022, supported by high potato harvests recorded that year. However, a contraction to 82 522 t occurred in 2023, coinciding with a slowdown in global demand for EU frozen fries, which impacted the broader potato sector. No major legislative changes, new market entrants, or large-scale production facility launches were reported during these years.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of potato starch, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of potato starch, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Following a two-year decline, Africa's potato starch production rebounded. In 2020, the continent produced 58 298 tonnes of potato starch, representing a 17.8% year-over-year increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 7.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 49 498 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 7.4% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.4%)	(1.1%)	17.8%	2.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports potato starch from Africa

Exports in kind, t

The market experienced significant fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 at just 26 tonnes, marking a dramatic 95.6% decrease from the previous year. In contrast, exports peaked in 2019 at 606 tonnes, representing a 27.1% increase that year. The difference between these two years was substantial, with 2019 exports being 23 times higher than those in 2020.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.8%	27.1%	(95.6%)	(60.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Africa's potato starch exports showed relatively low concentration. The Philippines accounted for 12.8% of exports, Syria for 7.4%, and Iraq for 5.6%. Together, these three countries represented just 25.7% of total export volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

After two consecutive years of growth, Africa's potato starch export revenues declined. In 2020, exports totaled 125 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp 69.4% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export revenues fell by 60.3%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 26.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 408 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 23.3% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.3%	5.2%	(69.4%)	(26.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the Philippines, Syria, and Iraq played noticeable but not dominant roles as buyers of African potato starch in value terms. The Philippines accounted for 7.4% of export value, Syria for 7.2%, and Iraq for 5.1%. Collectively, these three markets represented just 19.8% of total export revenues.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports potato starch to Africa

Imports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, Africa's potato starch imports increased. In 2020, imports reached 17 518 tonnes, marking an 18.0% rise compared to 2019. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 14 852 tonnes, which represented a 9.9% decrease that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.3%)	(9.9%)	18.0%	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 through 2020, the Netherlands, Poland, and Denmark remained the primary sources for Africa's potato starch imports. The Netherlands accounted for 26.9% of import volumes, Poland for 18.3%, and Denmark for 17.3%. Together, these three countries represented 62.5% 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 Africa in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Africa's potato starch import expenditures increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 16 687 thousand US dollars, representing a 17.4% advance compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import expenditures grew by 33.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.7%	9.9%	17.4%	10.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, the Netherlands, Germany, and Poland remained the key sources for Africa's potato starch imports in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 27.5% of import value, Germany for 16.6%, and Poland for 16.5%. Collectively, these three countries represented 60.6% of total import expenditures.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io