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Vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar market in Eastern Africa

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Eastern Africa" region includes following countries:

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

Earlier Report Observations

The market for vegetables in vinegar in Eastern Africa showed initial stability from 2018 to 2020, with volumes holding above 15 000 tons annually. Domestic production rose steadily during these years, while import volatility, including a sharp spike in 2019, did not disrupt the overall market balance.

A pronounced contraction began in 2021, with the market volume falling to 11 370 tons by 2023. This decline was primarily driven by a sustained surge in exports, which grew from 2 400 tons to over 7 500 tons, consistently drawing more product away from the domestic market than could be offset by production gains.

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 Eastern Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Africa in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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 British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory 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 vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar in Eastern Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Vegetable, pulse, and potato production in vinegar has been growing in Eastern Africa for three consecutive years. In 2020, the region produced 17 644 tons, marking a 6.9% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 12.6%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.8%	3.5%	6.9%	4.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar from Eastern Africa

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Import levels varied significantly, with a 5.2-fold difference between the low point in 2017 and the peak in 2019. In 2020, cross-border shipments of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar from Eastern Africa totaled 3 452 tons, reflecting a 9.1% decrease from the previous year. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 3 796 tons, while the largest year-over-year increase occurred in 2018, reaching 229.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	229.8%	58.1%	(9.1%)	68.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa dominated the export landscape in kind, accounting for 88.9% of total flows. Other trading partners held relatively minor shares during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Market behavior was marked by volatility in these years. The lowest value was recorded in 2017, while the highest occurred in 2019, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.5 times. In 2020, Eastern Africa exported 3 216 thousand US dollars worth of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar, representing a significant contraction of 17.7% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was 3 909 thousand US dollars in 2019, and the largest increase was observed in 2018 at 134.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	134.7%	5.9%	(17.7%)	26.9%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, South Africa remained the primary market for exports in value terms, holding an 83.5% share of total flows. The remaining volume was distributed among numerous other destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar to Eastern Africa

Imports in kind, t

Market behavior showed volatility throughout these years. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2017, with a 3.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, vegetable, pulse, and potato imports in vinegar to Eastern Africa stood at 1 202 tons, indicating a sharp reduction of 60.5% from the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 76.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(58.4%)	76.3%	(60.5%)	(33.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Saudi Arabia (33.7% of imports in kind), the United Arab Emirates (21.5%), and South Africa (10.1%) accounted for the largest shares of imports in kind. Together, these three countries comprised 65.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, vegetable, pulse, and potato deliveries in vinegar to Eastern Africa totaled 1 839 thousand US dollars, showing a sudden reduction of 43.9% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 57.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -25.1%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 46.2%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 39.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(46.2%)	39.4%	(43.9%)	(25.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Saudi Arabia (24.0% of imports in value terms), South Africa (16.6%), and the United Arab Emirates (15.5%) were the leading destinations in the import structure by value. Combined, these three countries represented 56.1% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io