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Raw cane or beet sugar in solid form 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

Between 2018 and 2020, the South African market for raw cane or beet sugar in solid form experienced initial growth followed by a slight contraction. The entry of new players and the launch of exotic, specialized sugar ranges by local companies like Selati, responding to consumer demand for natural and non-GMO products, helped drive market volume up from 29 417 thousand metric tons in 2018 to 30 331 thousand metric tons in 2019. In 2020, indirect effects of the global pandemic disrupted supply chains, contributing to a minor decrease in volume to 29 882 thousand metric tons.

Market volume rebounded sharply in 2021, reaching 32 564 thousand metric tons. This growth was supported by the continued expansion of specialized and alternative sugar segments, which diversified local offerings. The introduction or strengthening of labeling regulations for sweetened products also increased transparency for consumers. In 2022, volume moderated to 31 385 thousand metric tons while the consumer trend toward natural sugar alternatives remained firmly established.

By 2023, the market volume showed modest growth, stabilizing at 31 825 thousand metric tons. This reflected a period of consolidation following the post-pandemic recovery, underpinned by ongoing shifts in consumer preferences toward specialized and natural sugar products.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. 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, 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 raw cane or beet sugar in solid form in Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2019, Africa's production of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form reached its peak at 27 334 K t, marking a significant increase of 6.7% from the previous year. However, by 2020, production had declined to 24 851 K t, representing a moderate drop of 9.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production decreased by 4.5%, which translates to an annualized rate of 1.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.6%)	6.7%	(9.1%)	(1.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following a two-year decline, Africa's production of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form saw an upturn in 2020, with output valued at 15 128 M $ US, up by 3.1% from the previous year. The lowest point was recorded in 2019 at 14 676 M $ US, with the most substantial decline occurring in 2018 at 24.8%. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 30.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(24.8%)	(10.6%)	3.1%	(11.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports raw cane or beet sugar in solid form from Africa

Exports in kind, K t

After two consecutive years of growth, Africa's exports of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form experienced a decline in 2020, dropping to 1 678 K t, a robust decrease of 16.4% compared to 2019. The peak was reached in 2019 at 2 008 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 68.5%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 89.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 23.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	34.5%	68.5%	(16.4%)	23.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Africa's exports of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form were distributed across a diverse range of partner countries. Malaysia accounted for 11.8% of exports in kind, Italy for 7.4%, and the United Kingdom for 6.0%, with these three countries together making up just 25.2% of total flows.

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, M $ US

Following a two-year increase, Africa's exports of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form declined in 2020, totaling 1 022 M $ US, a controlled fall of 5.2% from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 078 M $ US, which also experienced the largest increase of 41.2%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 37.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.8%	41.2%	(5.2%)	11.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017-2020 period, there was no single dominant market for Africa's exports of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form in value terms. Malaysia accounted for 7.1% of exports, the United States for 7.0%, and Italy for 5.9%, with these three countries together representing only 20.0% of total exports. The remaining share was distributed among numerous smaller partners, each with modest individual contributions.

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 raw cane or beet sugar in solid form to Africa

Imports in kind, K t

Africa's imports of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form increased for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 6 710 K t, an abrupt rise of 34.1% compared to 2019. The lowest point was in 2018 at 4 997 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 22.9%. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 3.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(22.9%)	0.2%	34.1%	1.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Brazil dominated Africa's imports of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form in kind, accounting for 80.7% of total flows. The remaining imports were scattered across multiple smaller partners.

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, M $ US

After a two-year decline, Africa's imports of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form increased in 2020, totaling 2 828 M $ US, a substantial advance of 21.6% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 326 M $ US, with the largest decline occurring in 2018 at 34.0%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 23.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(34.0%)	(5.1%)	21.6%	(8.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil was the dominant destination for Africa's imports of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form in value terms, accounting for 78.4% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among a number of smaller markets.

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