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Prepared sweetcorn market in Africa

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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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 market volume for prepared sweetcorn in Africa fluctuated between 2018 and 2023, reaching a peak of 27 277 tons in 2022 after a drop to 22 270 tons in 2019. The market recovered to 25 238 tons in 2020 but declined again to 24 595 tons in 2023.

Domestic production showed steady growth from 8 564 tons in 2018 to 9 291 tons in 2023. However, changes in market size were primarily driven by imports, which fell from 18 636 tons in 2018 to 14 587 tons in 2019, then fluctuated, reaching 18 177 tons in 2022 before dropping to 15 397 tons in 2023.

In 2024, imports increased to 16 357 tons. Factors such as load shedding in South Africa, which disrupts local manufacturing and supply, along with consumer trends emphasizing convenience and health, likely contributed to this rise in import demand.

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 prepared sweetcorn in Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of prepared sweetcorn, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of prepared sweetcorn, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Africa's prepared sweetcorn production increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the continent produced 8,929 tonnes, marking a modest 3.7% rise from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 4.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.4%. The smallest change occurred in 2018, when production remained stable.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.0%	0.5%	3.7%	1.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports prepared sweetcorn from Africa

Exports in kind, t

The market experienced significant volatility during the observed period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 16 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 924 tonnes, representing a dramatic 59-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, Africa exported 66 tonnes of prepared sweetcorn, which was 92.9% lower than the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with exports surging by 5,830.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(88.9%)	5 830.5%	(92.9%)	(22.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France was the primary market for Africa's prepared sweetcorn exports, accounting for 1.1% of total export volume.

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

In 2020, Africa exported prepared sweetcorn worth $1,203,000, showing a slight decline of 1.0% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 52.9%, which translates to an average annual decline of 22.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at $1,142,000. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 55.3%, while the largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 6.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(55.3%)	6.4%	(1.0%)	(22.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, France held the leading position in the value of prepared sweetcorn exports from Africa, with a share of 2.6%.

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 prepared sweetcorn to Africa

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Africa imported approximately 16,375 tonnes of prepared sweetcorn, which was 12.3% higher than the previous year. However, over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 5.5%, with an average annual decline of 1.9%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 14,587 tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 18,636 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 21.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.6%	(21.7%)	12.3%	(1.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for Africa's prepared sweetcorn imports by volume were China (45.6%), Thailand (15.1%), and France (14.1%). Together, these three countries accounted for 74.8% 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 prepared sweetcorn import value reached $18,914,000 in 2020, up by 18.9% from the previous year. Despite this recent increase, imports decreased by 9.4% over the period from 2017 to 2020, with an average annual decline of 3.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at $15,910,000, while the highest was in 2018 at $21,455,000. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 25.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.8%	(25.8%)	18.9%	(3.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China (36.5%), France (18.9%), and Thailand (13.6%) formed the core of Africa's prepared sweetcorn imports by value. Combined, these three countries accounted for 69.0% of total import flows.

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