Raw cane or beet sugar in solid form market in Northern Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The market for raw cane or beet sugar in Northern Africa showed significant volatility between 2018 and 2023, with consumption oscillating between 21.4 million tons and 24.6 million tons. A sharp increase to 24.6 million tons in 2021 was followed by a contraction to 22.1 million tons in 2022, before partially recovering to 23.7 million tons in 2023.

Domestic production followed a similar pattern of rises and declines, contributing to the market's instability. In contrast, import volumes demonstrated a more consistent upward trajectory throughout the period, gradually increasing to support total supply.

By 2024, sugar imports into the region had risen markedly to 5.8 million tons, signaling sustained demand, though full market volume data for that year was not available.

Production raw cane or beet sugar in solid form in Northern Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

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

In 2020, Northern Africa produced 17 325 thousand tonnes of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form, marking an 11.7% decline from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 6.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.2%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 19 630 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest annual increase of 8.9%.

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

Exports raw cane or beet sugar in solid form from Northern Africa

Exports in kind, K t

Cross-border shipments of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form from Northern Africa declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, export volume totaled just 0.1 thousand tonnes, reflecting a dramatic 99.6% drop compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports plummeted by 99.8%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 87.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Mauritania, Poland, and Singapore were the main destinations for Northern Africa's exports of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form. Mauritania accounted for 46.0% of exports in kind, Poland for 23.4%, and Singapore for 14.9%, together absorbing 84.3% of total exports.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Foreign supplies of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form from Northern Africa declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 0.0 million US dollars, showing an abrupt 98.5% decrease versus 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 99.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 85.5%.

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

Over the 2017–2020 period, Poland, Mauritania, and Singapore led as the top buyers of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form from Northern Africa in value terms. Poland accounted for 29.2% of exports, Mauritania for 23.6%, and Singapore for 18.6%, with their combined share reaching 71.4% of total export value.

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

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

Imports raw cane or beet sugar in solid form to Northern Africa

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year drop, Northern Africa's import volume of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form increased. In 2020, imports reached 4 104 thousand tonnes, representing a 10.4% gain compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 3.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%. The lowest import level was recorded in 2019 at 3 718 thousand tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 11.4%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Brazil remained the dominant and nearly sole source for imports in kind of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form to Northern Africa, holding a share of 95.7%.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year decline, import volumes of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form in Northern Africa increased. In 2020, imports were recorded at 1 366 million US dollars, up by 1.3% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 38.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 15.1%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 1 349 million US dollars, with the largest decline occurring in 2018 at 34.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the market structure was highly concentrated, with Brazil alone responsible for 94.4% of total imports in value terms.

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

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