Africa: Wheat Gluten Market 2024

Wheat Gluten Market Size in Africa

After two years of growth, the African wheat gluten market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Wheat Gluten Production in Africa

In value terms, wheat gluten production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wheat Gluten Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, wheat gluten exports in Africa fell markedly to X tons, shrinking by X% on 2021 figures. In general, exports faced a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wheat gluten exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. Senegal (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Zambia (X%). Botswana (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to wheat gluten exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Botswana (X%) and Senegal (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Botswana emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Zambia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (X p.p.), Senegal (X p.p.), Zambia (X p.p.) and Botswana (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In South Africa, wheat gluten exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Senegal (X% per year) and Botswana (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Senegal ($X per ton), while Zambia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Wheat Gluten Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of wheat gluten, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, wheat gluten imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Nigeria (X tons) represented the main importer of wheat gluten, comprising X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons) and Egypt (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Mali (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total imports.

Nigeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the wheat gluten imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mali (X%), Egypt (X%), Zimbabwe (X%) and South Africa (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Nigeria (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest wheat gluten importing markets in Africa were Nigeria ($X), South Africa ($X) and Egypt ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Nigeria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zimbabwe (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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