Africa: Cherry Market 2024

Cherry Market Size in Africa

The African cherry market contracted to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Cherry Production in Africa

In value terms, cherry production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Morocco (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Somalia and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by South Africa (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average cherry yield declined to X tons per ha in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the cherry yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The cherry harvested area was estimated at X ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the year before. The total harvested area indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cherry harvested area decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the cherry harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cherry Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of cherries increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after five years of decline. Overall, exports posted a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. The following exporters - Sierra Leone (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Sierra Leone (X%) and Morocco (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Sierra Leone emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Sierra Leone (X p.p.), South Africa (X p.p.) and Morocco (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest cherry supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sierra Leone ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sierra Leone (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Sierra Leone ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Cherry Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of cherries decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry imports shrank notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of cherry imports in 2022 were South Africa (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Kenya (X tons), together accounting for X% of total import. Botswana (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Ethiopia (X%) and Central African Republic (X%). Mauritius (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Cabo Verde (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Lesotho (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ethiopia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and Kenya ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Mauritius, Cabo Verde, Namibia, Botswana, Ethiopia, Central African Republic, Mozambique, Tanzania, Morocco and Lesotho lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Ethiopia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while Lesotho ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Namibia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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