South Africa - Cow Peas (Dry) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingSouth Africa's Cow Peas Experience 20% Price Drop, Averaging $1,007 per Ton
South Africa Cow Peas Export Price in July 2023
In July 2023, the cow peas price amounted to $1,007 per ton (FOB, South Africa), reducing by -19.7% against the previous month. Overall, the export price recorded a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in December 2022 when the average export price increased by 65% month-to-month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $1,630 per ton. From January 2023 to July 2023, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.
Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Lesotho ($1,203 per ton), while the average price for exports to Swaziland amounted to $970 per ton.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lesotho (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.
| COUNTRY | Export Price of Cow Peas in South Africa (USD per ton) | ||||||||||||
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| Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | |
| Lesotho | 660 | 442 | 404 | 1,490 | 1,221 | 2,762 | 305 | 1,136 | 979 | 1,214 | 961 | 1,256 | 1,203 |
| Swaziland | 1,295 | 1,007 | 1,058 | 995 | 804 | 1,132 | 1,157 | 1,150 | 1,063 | 1,192 | 734 | 835 | 970 |
| India | 1,521 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1,553 | N/A |
| Average | 1,321 | 1,036 | 1,067 | 1,039 | 990 | 1,630 | 1,102 | 1,192 | 1,041 | 1,218 | 796 | 1,254 | 1,007 |
South Africa Cow Peas Exports
In July 2023, shipments abroad of cow peas (dry) decreased by -28.3% to 377 tons, falling for the second consecutive month after three months of growth. In general, exports saw a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in September 2022 with an increase of 243% against the previous month.
In value terms, cow peas exports dropped dramatically to $379K (IndexBox estimates) in July 2023. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in September 2022 with an increase of 254% against the previous month.
South Africa Cow Peas Exports by Country
Swaziland (331 tons) was the main destination for cow peas exports from South Africa, with a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, cow peas exports to Swaziland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lesotho (40 tons), eightfold.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume to Swaziland stood at -4.2%.
In value terms, Swaziland ($322K) remains the key foreign market for cow peas exports from South Africa, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Lesotho ($48K), with a 13% share of total exports.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value to Swaziland stood at -6.5%.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cow peas market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 195 - Cow peas, dry
Country coverage:
- South Africa
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, by Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
- Exports and Growth, by Product
- Export Prices and Growth, by Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Yield and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
