Vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar market in Middle Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for vegetables, pulses and potatoes preserved in vinegar in Middle Africa stood at 712 tons in 2018. It declined to 581 tons the following year, then recovered to 668 tons in 2020.

After growing to 794 tons in 2021, the market contracted to 701 tons in 2022. A strong expansion followed in 2023, with volume reaching 1 177 tons, the peak for the period.

Production vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar in Middle Africa

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

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

In 2020, Middle Africa produced 99.6 tonnes of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar, marking a slight decrease of 1.1% compared to the previous year. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 100.7 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 0.4%.

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

Exports vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar from Middle Africa

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The market exhibited significant volatility during the observed period. Import levels fluctuated dramatically, with a 1 449-fold difference between the peak in 2017 and the low point in 2019. In 2020, exports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar from Middle Africa reached 1.3 tonnes, representing a substantial increase of 283.5% compared to the previous year. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 0.3 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 99.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France and Belgium dominated as the primary export markets in kind, jointly accounting for 97.4% of total flows, while other countries made up the remaining share.

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, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export volumes in value terms peaked in 2017 and fell to their lowest point in 2019, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 1 210 times. In 2020, foreign supplies of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar from Middle Africa were recorded at 1 000 US dollars, showing a year-on-year increase of 68.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 500 US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 98.9%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Belgium and France remained the key partner countries for exports in value terms, with a combined share of 96.0% of total flows; other partners accounted for the remainder.

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 vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar to Middle Africa

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In 2020, imports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar into Middle Africa totalled 569.4 tonnes, representing a notable increase of 18.4% over the past year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 3.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 480.7 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2018 at 649.4 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 26.0%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, France (26.2% of imports in kind), Belgium (22.1% of imports in kind), and Portugal (16.4% of imports in kind) remained the key sources for imports in kind, together accounting for 64.8% of total 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, K $ US

Foreign supplies of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar to Middle Africa declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Middle Africa imported a total of 1 000 US dollars worth of these products, down by 54.7% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 57.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 24.6%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 364 000 US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 13.8%.

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

Over 2017–2020, Belgium (35.4% of imports in value terms), Portugal (20.7% of imports in value terms), and France (20.4% of imports in value terms) made the biggest contribution to imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 76.5% of total 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