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Spinach market in Africa

Release date: Mar 27, 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 fresh spinach market in Africa saw substantial fluctuations from 2018 to 2023. Volume grew from 206.2 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 282.4 thousand tons in 2020, then contracted sharply to 189.0 thousand tons in 2022 before rebounding to 206.1 thousand tons in 2023.

Recent developments in 2024 include shifting consumer preferences in South Africa, where health-conscious and plant-based diet trends are boosting demand for fresh spinach. Food inflation around 5.2% for vegetables affects pricing, while supply chain automation enhances distribution. In Kenya, spinach farming is expanding due to high market demand, adoption of improved techniques, and the growth of urban agriculture.

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, 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to 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 spinach in Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of spinach, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of spinach, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Africa's spinach production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the continent produced 282.4 thousand tons of spinach, representing a significant year-over-year increase of 28.9%. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 69.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 19.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.8%	6.0%	28.9%	19.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports spinach from Africa

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020, while the highest occurred in 2018, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 3.2 times. In 2020, Africa exported 232.8 tons of spinach, which is 68.3% less than the previous year. The maximum volume was 743.4 tons in 2018, which also saw the largest increase of 169.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	169.2%	(1.1%)	(68.3%)	(5.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France, Belgium, and the United Kingdom were the top contributors to Africa's spinach exports in volume terms. France accounted for 38.6% of exports, Belgium for 18.9%, and the United Kingdom for 7.9%. Together, these three countries made up 65.5% of total export 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, K $ US

After two years of growth, Africa's spinach export value declined. In 2020, exports were recorded at 354.7 thousand US dollars, marking a steep year-over-year decrease of 34.3%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 10.8%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 3.7%. The highest value was 540.3 thousand US dollars in 2019, while the largest increase of 27.3% occurred in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	27.3%	6.7%	(34.3%)	(3.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Africa's spinach exports in value terms were distributed across many countries. Even the largest destinations—the United Kingdom, Belgium, and France—together represented only 22.0% 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 Africa in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports spinach to Africa

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Africa's spinach import volume declined. In 2020, the continent imported 153.6 tons of spinach, reflecting a sharp reduction of 44.1% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 2.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 0.8%. The highest volume was 275.1 tons in 2019, which also saw the largest increase of 53.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.2%	53.0%	(44.1%)	(0.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, spinach imports to Africa in volume terms came from many different markets. The largest sources—Belgium, France, and Portugal—together accounted for only 21.4% of total imports.

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

After two years of increase, Africa's spinach import value declined. In 2020, imports totaled 356.4 thousand US dollars, showing a decline of 46.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period 2017–2020, imports decreased by 12.1%, with an average annual rate of 4.2%. The maximum value was 668.1 thousand US dollars in 2019, which also recorded the largest increase of 39.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.9%	39.7%	(46.7%)	(4.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, spinach imports to Africa in value terms were relatively evenly spread. France, Italy, and Belgium were the top contributors, accounting for 11.0%, 9.8%, and 6.3% of imports, respectively. Together, they made up only 27.1% 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