Africa: Garlic Market 2024

Garlic Market Size in Africa

The African garlic market expanded rapidly to $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Garlic Production in Africa

In value terms, garlic production surged to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a tangible 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. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Egypt (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production. Sudan, Tunisia and Mali lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Mali (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average garlic yield stood at X tons per ha in 2023, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the garlic yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, 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 garlic harvested area dropped slightly to X ha in 2023, leveling off at 2022. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the garlic harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Garlic Exports

Exports in Africa

Garlic exports fell sharply to X tons in 2023, waning by X% on the year before. In general, exports, however, posted a perceptible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, garlic exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Egypt prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. South Africa (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Egypt was also the fastest-growing in terms of the garlic exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Egypt (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of South Africa (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

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

In Egypt, garlic exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, garlic export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Egypt totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%).

Garlic Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2023, purchases abroad of garlic decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2022, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, garlic imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Senegal (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) were the main importers of garlic in Africa, together constituting X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Tunisia (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Sudan (X tons), together creating a X% share of total imports. Mozambique (X tons), Mali (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Angola (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Nigeria (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Morocco ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Senegal ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2023, 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