Malawi: Sugar Cane Market 2020

Sugar Cane Market Size in Malawi

The revenue of the sugar cane market in Malawi amounted to $X in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, sugar cane consumption continues to indicate an abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Malawi sugar cane consumption peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sugar Cane Production in Malawi

In value terms, sugar cane production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, sugar cane production continues to indicate a deep curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Malawi sugar cane production peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

In 2018, the average sugar cane yield in Malawi amounted to X ton per ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the sugar cane yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when yield increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the sugar cane yield reached its peak figure level at X ton per ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, yield failed to regain its momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the total area harvested in terms of sugar cane production in Malawi totaled X ha, increasing by X% against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when harvested area increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sugar cane production reached its peak figure in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Sugar Cane Exports

Exports from Malawi

In 2018, the amount of sugar cane exported from Malawi stood at X kg, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sugar cane exports continue to indicate a skyrocketing expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, sugar cane exports reached their maximum in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sugar cane exports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, sugar cane exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sugar cane exports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Myanmar (X tons) was the key exporter of sugar cane, mixing up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports.

Myanmar was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sugar cane exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2018. Lao People's Democratic Republic experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2007 to 2018, the share of Myanmar increased by +X% percentage points, while Lao People's Democratic Republic (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced.

In value terms, Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X) remains the largest sugar cane supplier from Malawi, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Myanmar ($X), with a X% share of global exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at +X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Myanmar (+X% per year) and Malawi (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The sugar cane export price in Malawi stood at $X per ton in 2018, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the sugar cane export price continues to indicate a drastic setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 a decrease of -X% y-o-y. Malawi export price peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X per ton), while Myanmar totaled $X per ton.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lao People's Democratic Republic (+X% per year).

Sugar Cane Imports

Imports into Malawi

Sugar cane imports into Malawi amounted to X kg in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, sugar cane imports continue to indicate a precipitous setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with a decrease of -X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, sugar cane imports attained their peak figure at X kg in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sugar cane imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, sugar cane imports continue to indicate a sharp drop. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with a decrease of -X% y-o-y. Malawi imports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

China was the largest importer of sugar cane in the world, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2018. It was distantly followed by Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons), making up a X% share of total imports.

Imports into China decreased at an average annual rate of -X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Lao People's Democratic Republic (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lao People's Democratic Republic emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. While the share of Lao People's Democratic Republic (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2007-2018, the share of China (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sugar cane into Malawi, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X), with a X% share of global imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in China stood at +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Lao People's Democratic Republic (-X% per year) and Malawi (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the sugar cane import price in Malawi amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the sugar cane import price continues to indicate a slight setback. Malawi import price peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Lao People's Democratic Republic totaled $X per ton.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China.

Source: IndexBox Platform