Africa: Grapefruit Market 2024

Grapefruit Market Size in Africa

The African grapefruit market expanded notably to $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Grapefruit Production in Africa

In value terms, grapefruit production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were South Africa (X tons), Sudan (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production.

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

The average grapefruit yield stood at X tons per ha in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of grapefruits in Africa declined modestly to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grapefruit Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of grapefruits exported in Africa fell rapidly to X tons, with a decrease of X% on 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grapefruit exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a temperate expansion 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports. Swaziland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the grapefruits exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Egypt experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Swaziland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Swaziland saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest grapefruit supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($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 totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and Swaziland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Swaziland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Grapefruit Imports

Imports in Africa

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of grapefruits increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports recorded tangible growth. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grapefruit imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Nigeria (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) dominates imports structure, together comprising X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Swaziland (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Nigeria (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported grapefruits in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mauritius ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Nigeria stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mauritius (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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