Africa: Cabbage Market 2024

Cabbage Market Size in Africa

The African cabbage market was estimated at $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2015 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Cabbage Production in Africa

In value terms, cabbage production dropped to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

Kenya (X tons) remains the largest cabbage producing country in Africa, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, cabbage production in Kenya exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Niger (X tons), twofold. Egypt (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In Kenya, cabbage production increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Niger (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

In 2023, the average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Africa declined to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% compared with 2022. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the cabbage yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2022, and then declined slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the harvested area of cabbage and other brassicas in Africa fell slightly to X ha, with a decrease of X% against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Cabbage Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2023, exports of cabbage and other brassicas in Africa surged to X tons, picking up by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, cabbage exports rose remarkably to $X in 2023. Overall, exports recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Morocco represented the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached X% of total exports. South Africa (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an X% share, followed by Mali (X%). The following exporters - Ethiopia (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to cabbage exports from Morocco stood at X%. At the same time, Mali (X%), Ethiopia (X%) and Egypt (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mali emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Morocco and Mali increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) remains the largest cabbage supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by South Africa, with an X% share.

In Morocco, cabbage exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, 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 ($X per ton), while Mali ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Cabbage Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2023, purchases abroad of cabbage and other brassicas decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after nine years of growth. Overall, imports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports fell to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Mauritania (X tons) represented the key importer of cabbage and other brassicas, creating X% of total imports. Lesotho (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%) and Djibouti (X%). Seychelles (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

Imports into Mauritania increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), Seychelles (X%), Lesotho (X%) and Djibouti (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Democratic Republic of the Congo emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Swaziland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Mauritania (X p.p.), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.), Lesotho (X p.p.) and Seychelles (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Swaziland and Djibouti saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), Mauritania ($X) and Seychelles ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Seychelles ($X per ton), while Djibouti ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritania (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform