Sucrose in solid form market in Middle Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for sucrose in solid form in Middle Africa showed significant variability from 2018 to 2023. It began at 720.5 thousand tons in 2018, jumped to 859.4 thousand tons in 2019, then contracted to 770.4 thousand tons in 2020 and 723.2 thousand tons in 2021. A recovery followed, with the market reaching 808.9 thousand tons in 2022 and 841.3 thousand tons in 2023.

This trajectory was largely shaped by import volatility, which spiked to 522.6 thousand tons in 2019 before falling. Domestic production generally rose from 374.1 thousand tons to 467.9 thousand tons over the period, while export volumes became minimal.

Production sucrose in solid form in Middle Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of sucrose in solid form, 2017-2020

World map of production of sucrose in solid form, 2017-2020

Middle Africa's production of sucrose in solid form increased after two years of decline. In 2019, production reached its lowest point at 360.2 thousand tons. However, in 2020, output rose significantly to 432.1 thousand tons, marking a 19.9% increase compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, when production fell by 13.0%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2019, the value of sucrose in solid form production in Middle Africa was at its minimum, totaling 233.4 million US dollars. The following year, in 2020, output value increased to 277.3 million US dollars, representing an 18.8% uptick compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 8.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.8%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, when the value dropped by 14.0%.

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

Exports sucrose in solid form from Middle Africa

Exports in kind, K t

Export volumes of sucrose in solid form from Middle Africa showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. In 2019, exports peaked at 23.5 thousand tons, but then fell sharply to 10.7 thousand tons in 2020, a reduction of 54.6% compared to the previous year. This created a 2.2-fold difference between the high in 2019 and the low in 2020. The largest increase occurred in 2019, when exports surged by 98.7%.

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

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of sucrose in solid form exports from Middle Africa demonstrated volatility over the observed period. In 2019, export value reached its maximum at 15.2 million US dollars. However, in 2020, it dropped to 6.8 million US dollars, down by 55.0% year-on-year. This resulted in a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.2 times between 2019 and 2020. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, when export value rose by 77.4%.

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

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

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

Imports sucrose in solid form to Middle Africa

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, imports of sucrose in solid form into Middle Africa declined. In 2019, imports reached their maximum at 522.6 thousand tons. The following year, in 2020, imports fell to 349.0 thousand tons, a sharp drop of 33.2% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 56.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 16.1%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, when imports rose by 60.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil, France, and Guatemala were the main sources for sucrose in solid form imports into Middle Africa in terms of volume. Brazil accounted for 67.3% of imports, France for 10.3%, and Guatemala for 2.8%. Together, these three countries represented 80.5% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Following two years of gains, the value of sucrose in solid form imports into Middle Africa declined. In 2019, import value peaked at 273.7 million US dollars. In 2020, it decreased to 187.8 million US dollars, down by 31.4% year-on-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, import value increased by 31%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.4%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, when import value rose by 54.1%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Brazil, France, and South Africa were the primary markets for sucrose in solid form imports into Middle Africa in value terms. Brazil contributed 67.8% of import value, France 9.0%, and South Africa 3.2%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 79.9% of total import flows.

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

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