Vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar market in Sub-Saharan Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The market for vegetables, pulses and potatoes preserved in vinegar in Sub-Saharan Africa showed substantial growth between 2018 and 2023, with its volume increasing from 18 631 t to 27 755 t. This expansion was underpinned by a consistent rise in domestic production, which grew from 24 215 t to 38 335 t over the same period. In value terms, the market also expanded significantly, rising from 36.6 million USD to 59.1 million USD.

A sharp acceleration occurred in 2022, when the market volume jumped to 28 992 t. This peak coincided with a notable increase in imports, which reached 15 592 t that year. While export volumes have risen steadily throughout the period, the strong growth in local output ensured the overall market size continued to expand despite greater outflows of goods.

The period was characterized by resilient domestic manufacturing growth, which increased every year. This production growth helped meet demand even as the region became a larger net exporter. The market's value growth exceeded its volume growth, suggesting changes in product mix or pricing over the years.

Production vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar in Sub-Saharan Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

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

Vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar production in Sub-Saharan Africa has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 27 313 tonnes, marking a 7.6% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 14.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.5%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar production in Sub-Saharan Africa has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 72 836 thousand US dollars, showing a strong 12.1% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 6.6%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 58 791 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 14.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Sub-Saharan Africa in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar from Sub-Saharan Africa

Exports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar from Sub-Saharan Africa declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export volume totaled 15 417 tonnes, indicating a 2.1% year-over-year decrease. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 24.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.6%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 16 056 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 29.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Germany, the United States, and Greece—together accounted for 51.2% of total exports in kind of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar from Sub-Saharan Africa.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar exports from Sub-Saharan Africa increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 41 112 thousand US dollars, reflecting a slight 2.0% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 16.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.2%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the three largest markets—Germany, the United States, and Poland—remained central to exports in value terms, together taking 63.8% of total flows.

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

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

Imports vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar to Sub-Saharan Africa

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Foreign supplies of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar to Sub-Saharan Africa declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 7 761 tonnes, down by 17.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 36.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 14.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar were supplied to Sub-Saharan Africa from a broad set of markets. Germany (8.3% of imports in kind), Saudi Arabia (6.0%), and Belgium (5.2%) together accounted for only 19.5% of total imports in kind, while many smaller destinations made up the remaining 80.5%.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The volume of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar imports to Sub-Saharan Africa declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 12 624 thousand US dollars, representing a robust 14.4% year-over-year drop. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 14.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 16 772 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 13.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of imports in value terms was highly diversified. Germany (7.3% of imports in value terms), Spain (6.8%), and Belgium (5.3%) together accounted for only 19.5% of total flows, with a long tail of smaller markets forming the remaining 80.5%.

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

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