Africa: Cabbage Market 2024

Cabbage Market Size in Africa

The African cabbage market amounted to $X in 2023, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a strong 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 decreased by X% against 2021 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Cabbage Production in Africa

In value terms, cabbage production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of cabbage production was Kenya (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, cabbage production in Kenya exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Niger (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Egypt (X tons), with a X% share.

In Kenya, cabbage production expanded 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).

The average cabbage yield reduced slightly to X tons per ha in 2023, with a decrease of X% on the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2022, and then reduced 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 cabbage harvested area in Africa reduced modestly to X ha, which is down by X% on the previous year. The harvested area 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

Cabbage Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2023, exports of cabbage and other brassicas in Africa soared to X tons, picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, cabbage exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, exports posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Morocco (X tons) was the key exporter of cabbage and other brassicas, comprising 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.

Exports from Morocco increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. 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. Morocco (X p.p.) and Mali (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Ethiopia, Egypt and South Africa saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

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

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum 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, supplies from abroad of cabbage and other brassicas decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, showed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports shrank slightly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to cabbage imports into Mauritania stood at X%. At the same time, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), Lesotho (X%), Swaziland (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, Seychelles (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Mauritania and Democratic Republic of the Congo increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the largest cabbage importing markets in Africa were Mauritania ($X), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) and Lesotho ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 2023, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 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 Djibouti (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform