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South Africa - Cream Fresh - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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South Africa - Cream Fresh - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Nov 21, 2024

South Africa's Exports of Cream Fresh Decline to $7.4 Million in 2023

South Africa Cream Fresh Exports

In 2023, overseas shipments of cream fresh decreased by -4.5% to 9.5K tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at 11K tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cream fresh exports reduced to $7.4M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, exports, however, enjoyed temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 44%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $8.9M. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.South Africa Cream Fresh Exports By Country (Thousand USD)

COUNTRYExport Value of Cream Fresh in South Africa (thousand USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Botswana3373721,0846605515196917952,3363,2833,171
Mozambique4687136736419819041,1901,7361,8701,6551,482
Lesotho214290425390510444458355552466739
Swaziland1,0011,4002,6421,9191,3271,344710624823415697
Namibia7799697876406355976041,3749451,278686
Zambia97.613951.8107150187196100120209257
Democratic Republic of the Congo5.726.253.570.792.886.923.247.724.128.6119
Zimbabwe1,3901,8452,72651633.152.217.750.143.052.438.6
Others437412413376318131189150137257171
Total4,7306,1668,8565,3194,5974,2654,0795,2316,8507,6457,360

Exports by Country

Botswana (6K tons) was the main destination for cream fresh exports from South Africa, accounting for a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, cream fresh exports to Botswana exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mozambique (998 tons), sixfold. Swaziland (901 tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.5% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Botswana totaled +32.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mozambique (+10.2% per year) and Swaziland (-5.6% per year).

In value terms, Botswana ($3.2M) remains the key foreign market for cream fresh exports from South Africa, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mozambique ($1.5M), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Lesotho, with a 10% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Botswana amounted to +25.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mozambique (+12.2% per year) and Lesotho (+13.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the cream fresh price stood at $778 per ton (FOB, South Africa), leveling off at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 36% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $998 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($3,085 per ton), while the average price for exports to Botswana ($532 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zimbabwe (+13.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cream fresh 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 885 - Cream, Fresh

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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While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Producing Animals: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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