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Primary sugar crops market in Northern Africa

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Northern Africa" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Libya

Morocco

Sudan

Western Sahara

Tunisia

Egypt

Earlier Report Observations

The market for primary sugar crops in Northern Africa experienced notable volatility between 2018 and 2023. Production increased from 36 699 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 37 331 thousand tonnes in 2019, then contracted to 35 791 thousand tonnes in 2020. A strong rebound occurred in 2021, lifting output to a period high of 37 729 thousand tonnes.

After the 2021 peak, production entered a downward phase, falling to 35 234 thousand tonnes in 2022 and stabilizing at 34 702 thousand tonnes in 2023. The overall decline from 2021 to 2023 amounted to approximately 8%, reflecting a contraction in market volume. With imports negligible and exports minimal throughout the period, market size closely tracked domestic production.

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, 2019-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2019-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2019-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Northern Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Northern 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 Algeria in kind, 2019-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2019-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2019-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2019-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, K $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2019-2024, K $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K $ US/kg
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, 2019-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2019-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2019-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2019-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, K $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2019-2024, K $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K $ US/kg
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, 2019-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2019-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2019-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2019-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, K $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2019-2024, K $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K $ US/kg
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, 2019-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2019-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2019-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2019-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, K $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2019-2024, K $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K $ US/kg
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, 2019-2024
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 primary sugar crops in Northern Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of primary sugar crops, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of primary sugar crops, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2019, Northern Africa produced 37,331 thousand tonnes of primary sugar crops, marking the highest output in the 2017-2020 period. However, production declined by 4.1% in 2020 to 35,791 thousand tonnes. Over the entire four-year span, production decreased by 3.5%, with an average annual decline of 1.2%. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2019 at 1.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.1%)	1.7%	(4.1%)	(1.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports primary sugar crops from Northern Africa

Exports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import levels fluctuated significantly, with a {ampRatio}× difference between the low of 2017 and the high of 2018. In 2020, Northern Africa exported 140.5 tonnes of primary sugar crops, reflecting a sharp contraction of 76.4% compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(87.7%)	(76.4%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates were the dominant buyers of primary sugar crops from Northern Africa, together accounting for 82.6% of total exports in kind. Other destinations each held relatively small shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Primary sugar crops exports from Northern Africa declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled $23,383, down by 73.7% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 98.3%, with an average annual decline of 74.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(32.8%)	(90.2%)	(73.7%)	(74.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Saudi Arabia (65.5% of exports in value terms), the United Arab Emirates (12.4%), and Kuwait (10.6%) formed the main group of destinations for primary sugar crops exports from Northern Africa. Together, they accounted for 88.6% 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 Northern Africa in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports primary sugar crops to Northern Africa

Imports in kind, t

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. {context_3} volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 199 times. In 2020, Northern Africa imported 0.7 tonnes of primary sugar crops, which is 1.8% above the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 9.9 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 93.2%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 19,752.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19 752.1%	(93.2%)	1.8%	139.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates (38.0% of imports in kind), France (33.5%), and Italy (28.5%) were the main sources in the geographical breakdown of primary sugar crops imports to Northern Africa. Together, they accounted for 100.0% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. {context_3} volumes bottomed out in 2020 and peaked in 2018, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 2.7 times. In 2020, cross-border shipments of primary sugar crops to Northern Africa amounted to $1,813, representing a limited decline of 4.9% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at $4,848. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 60.7%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 84.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	84.7%	(60.7%)	(4.9%)	(11.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy (47.3% of imports in value terms), the United Arab Emirates (27.8%), and France (24.9%) continued to be the main suppliers of primary sugar crops to Northern Africa. Jointly, they formed 100.0% 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 Northern Africa in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io