Africa Chia Seeds Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The African Chia Seed Market Report Includes Production Analysis (volume), Consumption Analysis (value and Volume), Export Analysis (value and Volume), Import Analysis (value and Volume), and Price Trend Analysis of Chia Seeds Across the Region. The Market is Also Segmented On the Basis of Geography (Uganda, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, and the Rest of Africa). The Report Offers the Market Size and Forecasts in Terms of Value (USD) and Volume (metric Tons) for all the Above Segments.

Africa Chia Seeds Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Africa Chia Seeds Market Size

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Africa Chia Seeds Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Historical Data Period 2019 - 2023
Market Size (2025) USD 14.16 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 15.71 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 2.10 %

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Africa Chia Seeds Market Analysis

The Africa Chia Seeds Market size is estimated at USD 14.16 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 15.71 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 2.1% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

Chia seeds thrive in African nations like Uganda, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania, thanks to their favorable climatic conditions. As global demand for chia seeds surges, farmers in these regions, alongside a growing number of exporters, have adeptly maintained production levels. For example, in August 2023, Talia Group, an export company, highlighted its need for 18,000 farmers in Northern Uganda to cultivate chia, aiming for a target of 5,000 metric tons, underscoring the market's escalating demand.

Chia seed production in these African nations is predominantly export-driven. This is largely due to limited domestic consumption, stemming from a general lack of awareness about the seeds' benefits among local consumers. For instance, Chia Organic pioneered the mass cultivation of chia seeds in Uganda. Their internationally sought-after product now faces a staggering demand, with the company meeting only 30% of it. This reflects the export demand for the chia seeds grown in Africa.

Yet, South Africa is witnessing a burgeoning interest in chia seeds, celebrated for their protein content and unsaturated fatty acids. Retailers in many South African supermarkets and hypermarkets are increasingly stocking various brands of chia seeds to cater to this rising local demand. In Africa, chia seeds predominantly find their way to consumers through retail channels, with many incorporating them into their daily diets. 

  

Africa Chia Seeds Market News

  • August 2023: Talia Group, an export company, announced its requirement for 18,000 farmers in Northern Uganda to cultivate chia. The company aims to produce 5,000 metric tons, indicating the growing demand in the market.
  • February 2023: The SA-GAP (South Africa Good Agricultural Practices) program has enabled eight small-scale farmers to begin chia seed cultivation. Matsose, one of these farmers, plans to produce chia seeds in response to the growing demand for health-focused and organic products.

Africa Chia Seeds Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Increasing Demand for Protein-based Vegan Food
    • 4.2.2 Growing Exports of Chia Seeds
    • 4.2.3 Government Support
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 Limited Awareness about Chia Seeds
    • 4.3.2 Lack of Production of Chia Seeds in the Country
  • 4.4 Value Chain Analysis

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Geography (Production Analysis by Volume, Consumption Analysis by Volume and Value, Import Analysis by Volume and Value, Export Analysis by Volume and Value, and Price Trend Analysis)
    • 5.1.1 Uganda
    • 5.1.2 Kenya
    • 5.1.3 South Africa
    • 5.1.4 Tanzania
    • 5.1.5 Rest of South Africa

6. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Africa Chia Seeds Industry Segmentation

Chia seeds are derived from the desert plant Salvia hispanica, a member of the mint family. Salvia hispanica seed is often sold under its common name 'chia'. The report defines the chia seed as a commodity, and the market sizing is done at the wholesale level. To eliminate any 'double-count' error in the market estimations, bulk buyers that procure chia seed products for sale after value-addition through further processing are not considered a part of the chia seed market. The African chia seed market includes production analysis (volume), consumption analysis (value and volume), export analysis (value and volume), import analysis (value and volume), and price trend analysis of chia seeds across the region. The market is also segmented on the basis of geography (Uganda, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, and the Rest of Africa). The report offers the market size and forecasts in terms of value (USD) and volume (metric tons) for all the above segments.

Geography (Production Analysis by Volume, Consumption Analysis by Volume and Value, Import Analysis by Volume and Value, Export Analysis by Volume and Value, and Price Trend Analysis) Uganda
Kenya
South Africa
Tanzania
Rest of South Africa
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Africa Chia Seeds Market Research FAQs

How big is the Africa Chia Seeds Market?

The Africa Chia Seeds Market size is expected to reach USD 14.16 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 2.10% to reach USD 15.71 billion by 2030.

What is the current Africa Chia Seeds Market size?

In 2025, the Africa Chia Seeds Market size is expected to reach USD 14.16 billion.

What years does this Africa Chia Seeds Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Africa Chia Seeds Market size was estimated at USD 13.86 billion. The report covers the Africa Chia Seeds Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Africa Chia Seeds Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Chia Seeds in Africa Industry Report

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