Africa's Egg and Fruit Sorting Machines Market Expected to Grow at CAGR of +0.8% Over Next Decade - News and Statistics - IndexBox

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Driven by the rising need for efficient processing of eggs and fruit in Africa, the market for cleaning, sorting, and grading machines is predicted to experience steady growth over the next decade. With a projected increase in both volume and value, the market is forecasted to expand with a CAGR of +0.8% and +1.3% respectively, reaching 23K units and $358M by 2035.

Driven by increasing demand for machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit in Africa, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +0.8% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 23K units by the end of 2035.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +1.3% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $358M (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.

In 2024, consumption of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit decreased by -0.9% to 21K units, falling for the third consecutive year after five years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, consumption hit record highs at 32K units in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2024, consumption remained at a lower figure.

The value of the food sorting machine market in Africa skyrocketed to $312M in 2024, rising by 19% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

The country with the largest volume of food sorting machine consumption was Ethiopia (5.7K units), accounting for 27% of total volume. Moreover, food sorting machine consumption in Ethiopia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Kenya (2.2K units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by South Africa (2K units), with a 9.8% share.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Ethiopia was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kenya (+0.8% per year) and South Africa (-1.0% per year).

In value terms, Ethiopia ($94M) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kenya ($37M). It was followed by South Africa.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of value in Ethiopia totaled +3.6%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: Kenya (+3.9% per year) and South Africa (-1.1% per year).

The countries with the highest levels of food sorting machine per capita consumption in 2024 were Ethiopia (45 units per million persons), Kenya (38 units per million persons) and Niger (34 units per million persons).

From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +8.2%), while consumption for the other leaders experienced a decline in the per capita consumption figures.

In 2024, after six years of growth, there was decline in production of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit, when its volume decreased by -3.2% to 15K units. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2023 with an increase of 10%. As a result, production reached the peak volume of 16K units, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

In value terms, food sorting machine production soared to $261M in 2024 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a moderate expansion from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, production increased by +41.1% against 2022 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2024 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Ethiopia (5.6K units) remains the largest food sorting machine producing country in Africa, comprising approx. 36% of total volume. Moreover, food sorting machine production in Ethiopia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Kenya (2K units), threefold. Niger (966 units) ranked third in terms of total production with a 6.3% share.

In Ethiopia, food sorting machine production remained relatively stable over the period from 2013-2024. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kenya (-0.1% per year) and Niger (+1.7% per year).

In 2024, overseas purchases of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit decreased by -0.4% to 5.6K units, falling for the third year in a row after five years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a temperate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 64%. The volume of import peaked at 18K units in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2024, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, food sorting machine imports surged to $61M in 2024. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a noticeable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 66%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $97M. From 2019 to 2024, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In 2024, South Africa (2K units) represented the largest importer of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit, mixing up 37% of total imports. Egypt (1,040 units) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Morocco (559 units), Zimbabwe (363 units) and Nigeria (323 units). All these countries together held approx. 41% share of total imports. The following importers - Kenya (192 units), Algeria (148 units), Tanzania (117 units) and Cote d'Ivoire (90 units) - together made up 9.8% of total imports.

From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Kenya (with a CAGR of +16.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest food sorting machine importing markets in Africa were South Africa ($29M), Egypt ($15M) and Morocco ($4M), with a combined 79% share of total imports. Zimbabwe, Kenya, Algeria, Cote d'Ivoire, Tanzania and Nigeria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Kenya, with a CAGR of +12.6%, recorded 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.

In 2024, the import price in Africa amounted to $11 thousand per unit, increasing by 17% against the previous year. Import price indicated mild growth from 2013 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, food sorting machine import price increased by +157.2% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the import price increased by 102% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $11 thousand per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($15 thousand per unit), while Nigeria ($1.4 thousand per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zimbabwe (+8.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

In 2024, exports of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit in Africa fell notably to 225 units, waning by -59.8% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 303% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at 560 units in 2023, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, food sorting machine exports fell dramatically to $3.6M in 2024. Overall, exports, however, recorded tangible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 538% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $7.3M in 2023, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In 2024, South Africa (154 units) represented the major exporter of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit, committing 68% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Morocco (33 units), Sierra Leone (16 units) and Egypt (11 units), together constituting a 27% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2024, average annual rates of growth with regard to food sorting machine exports from South Africa stood at +1.7%. At the same time, Egypt (+30.5%), Morocco (+15.1%) and Sierra Leone (+7.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Egypt emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +30.5% from 2013-2024. While the share of Morocco (+11 p.p.), South Africa (+10 p.p.), Egypt (+4.9 p.p.) and Sierra Leone (+3.9 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($2.9M) remains the largest food sorting machine supplier in Africa, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Morocco ($254K), with a 7.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Sierra Leone, with a 6.3% share.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa totaled +3.4%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Morocco (+64.7% per year) and Sierra Leone (+15.8% per year).

In 2024, the export price in Africa amounted to $16 thousand per unit, rising by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 85% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2024, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($19 thousand per unit), while Morocco ($7.7 thousand per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+43.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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